Misleading Headlines

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

7

Overview

This TED-Ed learning activity guides students through the disconnect between news headlines and the scientific research they cover. While headlines are designed to catch attention, many studies produce meaningful results when they focus on a narrow, specific question. So how can you figure out what’s a genuine health concern and what’s less conclusive? Jeff Leek and Lucy McGowan explain how to read past the headline. The activity includes a video, multiple choice and open-ended questions, additional resources to dig deeper, and a guided discussion.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.3.1

Distinguish between facts and myths of health information.

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

https://ed.ted.com

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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