YHRW.HEALTH.7.C
Differentiate between credible and false health information on the internet and social media.
Your Health in the Real World · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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credible health informationfalse health informationinternetsocial media
Skills
- differentiate (credible and false health information) #dok2
- analyze (sources of health information on the internet and social media) #dok3
- recognize (elements of reliable vs. unreliable health information) #dok1
- evaluate (impact of misinformation on health decisions) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can recognize examples of credible health information on the internet and social media. #dok1
- I can identify signs of false health information online. #dok1
- I can differentiate between credible and false health information on websites and social media platforms. #dok2
- I can explain how to check if a source of health information is trustworthy. #dok2
- I can analyze sources to determine if health information found online is credible or misleading. #dok3
- I can evaluate how false health information on the internet can affect personal and public health decisions. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Not all health information found on the internet or social media is reliable or accurate.
- Being able to tell the difference between credible and false health information is essential for making informed health decisions.
Essential Questions
- How can you tell if health information you find online is credible or false?
- What are some consequences of believing false health information from the internet or social media?
- Why is it important to check the sources of health information you see online?
- What strategies can you use to evaluate the reliability of online health information?
- How does misinformation about health spread on social media, and what can you do to protect yourself?