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Who is the Expert? Exploring Credible Sources in Healthcare Lesson PlanWho is the Expert? Exploring Credible Sources in Healthcare Lesson Plan
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How do you decide what sources are credible when researching online? Evaluate sources with a focus on researching health issues. After brainstorming common health concerns and how they would try to diagnose these problems, class members listen to a news report about patients who have been helped by online communities. A discussion follows. Extension activities are included.

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evaluating sources

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Grade
6th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
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Audio
Year
2011

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