Learning Goal: Assess the quality of health information from different sources.
Activity #1: Possible Health Questions a Grade 9 Would Have
Activity #2: Review the Handout "How to Evaluate Health Information on the Web"
Activity #3: Researching Issues
Working in pairs, perform some research on two of the health issues identified in the brainstormed list generated on the classroom board. Use the guidelines from "How to Evaluate Health Information on the Web" to assess the quality and reliability of the information.
Activity #4: Discuss and Review
Research and discuss the positive and negative influences that the Internet is having on medical research and the availability of health information.