Grades 3–5 (Game Download)
Make food sustainability fun with this interactive, print-and-play board game! Students build awareness of food waste as they race to collect cards and reach the finish line with the least amount of waste.
Players roll a die, move around the game board, and draw opportunity, challenge, and waste trouble cards that promote critical thinking about food choices and reducing waste. Through gameplay, students explore how everyday actions—like meal planning, proper food storage, and using leftovers—can make a difference.
This digital download includes everything needed for up to six players—just print and play.
What’s Included (Digital Files)
- Game Instructions & Materials List
- Game Board (11" × 17")
- Game Cards (8.5" × 11")
- Waste Point Tracker (8.5" × 11")
- Printing Tips (PDFs for easy setup and best results)
Note: Simple materials such as a die, game pieces, and small objects (beans, counters, paperclips, etc.) are needed for gameplay.
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Prefer a pre-printed option? Check out the full Race to Less Food Waste Game
Lesson Plans
Use this game with the Race to Less Food Waste lesson to reinforce concepts about food systems, sustainability, and reducing food waste. Additional resources are available on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix.
Extend the Learning
- Track food waste at home or in the classroom
- Brainstorm ways to reduce waste in daily routines
- Design posters that encourage others to make sustainable food choices
