Research and Design in… · SHS1 Biomedical Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.4.1.LI.1 - Analyse website content and assess overall credibility of the information.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List at least five criteria for assessing the credibility of a website, including reputation of the host, relevance, currency, supporting sources, and personal bias.
Apply the credibility criteria to evaluate a given health-related website and justify their judgment with specific evidence from the site.
Distinguish between credible and non-credible health information by comparing two sample websites on the same topic.
Explain at least two implications of false information on biomedical research and science in Ghana.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability groups to assess website credibility and present findings to the class.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Biomedical Innovations (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Research and Design in Biomedical Science (4.1)
Content standard: 1.4.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge on how to access and use information from credible sources. 1.4.1.LO.1 Use credible online resources to research and propose solutions to healthcare problems.
Indicator: 1.4.1.LI.1 - Analyse website content and assess overall credibility of the information.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 13 (Week 33 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 48

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Managing Talk for Learning: Engage in a class discussion on how to assess the credibility of information on websites (reputation of the host, relevance of information, currency of date, asking experts, check supporting sources, consideration of personal biases, etc.) Brainstorm on the implication of false information on research and science.
Project-Based Learning: Break learners into groups and let learners research about a given topic the Internet (e.g., treatment of sickle cell). Each group assesses the credibility of the information based on the criteria provided. Groups present their findings to the class.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Computer
- Phone
- YEAR TWO
- Projector
- Internet connection
Assessment (1.4.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Extended on critical thinking and reasoning