1. Finding Accurate Information
Lesson 1 – 1

2. 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

3. Health Terms
Accurate
Presentation
Reliable
Resource
Valid

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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?

10. 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.

12. 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.

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