Curated OER
Recognizing Propaganda-Loaded Language
Students study a print ad for an abdominal toning device after discussing what strategies are necessary for healthy weight loss and muscle tone. They practice the skill of recognizing propaganda in print advertising.
Curated OER
Magazine Ads and You, the Teenager
Students become aware of persuasion tactics as seen in magazine advertising as they analyze ads. They invent a product and design a magazine ad using 3 advertising techniques.
Other
National Council Against Health Fraud
Visit this site and become an informed consumer of healthcare products because "quackery is everywhere."
Other
Ethno Med: Immunization/vaccine Information Statements
Use this site to access more than 200 health education brochures in a wide variety of languages. Many of the brochures are downloadable PDF files but some information is also available as sound or video recordings.
Other
Story of Stuff Project: The Story of Cosmetics
Video addressees living in a materials economy, specifically how everyday cosmetic products contain dangerous toxins. Learn about the health impacts of these chemicals and how you can take action to help solve this problem. [7:00]
Other
Nrdc: 9 Ways to Avoid Hormone Disrupting Chemicals
Endocrine disruptors are in a wide range of consumer products. This article lists tips for how to protect yourself from this health hazard.
US Department of Agriculture
Food Safety and Inspection Service: Problems With Food Products
Learn what steps to take when you have a problem with a food product.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Recognizing Propaganda: Loaded Language
Lesson plan designed for consumer health class, that is also useful for media literacy. Contains a link to an ad for an abdominal strengthening machine that provides the basis of the lesson. SL.9-10.2 eval & integrate sources