Fake News or Health Facts? (Digital Slideshow and Mini Health Project)

Fake news or health facts is an editable slideshow resource which helps high school students develop critical health literacy skills so they can discern fake news in health from reliable information. It can be used as a whole class introduction discussing the importance of media literacy and critical thinking skills, followed by a mini project where students independently research and analyse health information.

Many students in high school rely on social media for all their news, and have trouble spotting fake news when they are seeking information online. This digital slideshow:

• Introduces fake news concepts;
• Explains how to use the CRAAP (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose) model to review information online;
• Shows students how fake news in health can be dangerous; and
• Includes activities so students can apply their skills and use their critical literacy.

Instructions / Tips for Implementation

To incorporate the fake news or health facts editable slideshow in your classroom, start by presenting it to the whole class, discussing the concepts of media literacy and critical health literacy. Follow up with a mini research project where students find and analyze health information to practice their skills.

Who is it for?

Suitable for secondary learning (Years 8–12)

• Personal Development Studies VPC (Victorian Pathways Certificate) and VM (Vocational Major) students
• Life Skills
• Transition Education
• Health in high school

Learning Benefits:

• Develops critical literacy skills
• Helps students identify fake news in health media
• Promotes research and analytical skills
• Editable so you can adapt to suit your students and context

FORMAT: PowerPoint file (PPTX), 33-slides