Healthy Information

 

A Claremont Library Resource Project
Created by Holly Mair, Teacher-Librarian
for Planning 10 and Graduation Portfolio

  Health awareness is a growing concern amongst Canadians.  As the desire for knowledge increases, so does the amount of information that is published in books and on the Internet.   Unfortunately not all of the information is medically accurate and some of it can actually damage a person’s health.  In this lesson you will learn ways in which you can “detect the fraud” so you can be assured that the information you access is correct.

Prescribed Learning Outcomes:

       (Planning 10)

1.                  Assess the validity of collected health information by:
determining examples of bias and points of view in health information
checking references to determine the professional affiliations of the producer/author
investigating funding sources/affiliations of information
determining the currency of information
determining consistency of information obtained from other sources on same topic

(Portfolio Core Aspect 5.1)

Demonstrates use of computer technology to complete a task such as a school assignment or a home or community-based project.
Demonstrates that you have followed school policies regarding appropriate/sage care/use of basic computer equipment and Internet privileges
Demonstrates use of basic navigation, keyboarding and file management skills
Demonstrates use of basic word processing or spreadsheet software.
Demonstrates that you can use the Internet to find information.

Task:

1.                 You and a partner will be examining at least three Internet-based health-related resources.  As you examine them, you will be completing an evaluation chart for each website.

2.                  After carefully completing 3 chart evaluations, you and your partner will assess the resources on the basis of their accuracy and helpfulness. 

3.                 Select the best site of the three you researched. You will be word processing a one-page statement on why you selected that particular resource and explain why it was superior to the others.

 

Materials:

Each group will need:

•  a computer

• Three Internet Sites
    Two sites MUST be from the list created by the Teacher-Librarian (see the library homepage http://www.claremont-school.ca/lrc/aprjlin1.html#CAPP)
  One site will be a “free choice” site that you and your partner find.

• three copies of the evaluation form, one for each of the three sites you assess.

 

Final Product and Evaluation:

15        Complete three health resource evaluation sheets.  Point form is allowed (5 marks each) 

20        In a one-page Learning Log response, clearly state which resource you selected as the most accurate and helpful. Put the point form information you have on your resource evaluation sheets into sentences.  You will be word processing this document, saving it to disk and printing a copy to submit for marking.

 

Criteria for Learning Log Response

 

1.                                     Relates a thoughtful reaction revealing understanding

2.                                     Views and opinions are supported by examples and explanations

3.                                     Makes connections to life experiences and other learning

4.                                     Demonstrates ability to Word Process

 

 

Total Marks 35