Encourage students to predict how each item could be used to make food preparation more safe and efficient. You can also click on 'Store' to show them the various items they will be able to buy later on in the game.

Project the game's introduction for the class and familiarize them with the basic premise.

The game can be played independently, collaboratively, or as a whole class. You can provide background information on the game prior to allowing students to play it, or have students jump right in and explore it themselves first.

There are many ways to integrate Ninja Kitchen into your health instruction.You should also preview the movie topics in BrainPOP's Health Unit and determine which movies and related resources best support your lesson objectives. To prepare for game play, we highly recommend that you watch the two minute overview movie which clearly outlines how the Ninja Kitchen game works and the concepts it reinforces. Should you spend your accumulated tips to open the Trunk of the Master Ninja, and learn its secret?' Despite your dedication and skill, access to the final levels eludes you.

Each level brings new challenges, but never fear: you're joined by washman Hayato, fellow student of your sensei, and the laconic Kenzo, a chopping madman when he sees a head of lettuce. The following game description comes from the NMSU Ninja Kitchen website: 'Based on principles of food safety, Ninja Kitchen is an addictive restaurant serving game in the tradition of Diner Dash, simple and accessible in its early screens but fiendishly complex as you advance. This lesson plan utilizes a free online health game developed by New Mexico State University (NMSU) Learning Games Lab and is based work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S.

BrainPOP Ninja Kitchen game