Finding Accurate Information Lesson 1 – 1

Objectives TSW identify valid and reliable sources of nutrition and physical activity information TSW access resources to answer questions about nutrition or physical activity TSW effectively communicate accurate information about nutrition or physical activity

Health Terms Accurate Presentation Reliable Resource Valid

Intro Motivate Where do you think most teens get their information about nutrition and physical activity? Do you think most teens know how to judge if the information they find is accurate? Why or why not?

Teaching Steps Explain Today you’re going to learn how to do some research to find accurate and reliable information to answer some of those questions. Then you’ll present your findings to the class. Ask and Discuss Where could you look to find accurate answers to this question?

Teaching Steps Sources of accurate health information include: Government publications and websites Publications and websites of professional health organization Health-related encyclopedias Articles and research in professional journals Health teacher or PE teacher School nurse, physician or other health care provider

Teaching Steps Ask and Discuss What kinds of resources might not be reliable when looking for information about physical activity and nutrition? Summarize Avoid sources that sell or promote a product or service – health club, ads on TV, mags, websites Ask yourself who’ll benefit or profit from the information

Teaching Steps Ask and Discuss What about friends and family? Can they be reliable sources of information about nutrition and physical activity? Summarize Shared info – good place to start but you need to do your own research What’s the best way to identify reliable online resources?

Teaching Steps Summarize 5 questions – help you find accurate and reliable information Same questions used to evaluate books, pamphlets, mags, radio, and TV Explain You’ll choose a question that interests you and be given time to answer, using reliable resources. You’ll share the source of your information and explain how you know it’s reliable and valid. You‘ll have 3 minutes to make your presentation.

Teaching Steps Assign Write down your question. Then begin to research the answer, using reliable resources. Be sure to write down the sources of your information and explain how you know these are reliable and valid. Take notes then plan and prepare your 3-minute presentation. Read the Master Questions Sheet.

Closure What are 5 questions that help you decide if a website has reliable health information? What makes an effective presentation?