Tenth graders learn to question popular health claims, tell a myth from an evidence-based fact, and sort common statements into the two groups so they can judge health information for themselves.
Students will be able to…
A lot of health advice sounds right but is not. How do you tell a myth from an evidence-based fact, and why does checking matter?
Project this and sort each health claim into fact or myth — tap a claim, then tap where it belongs.
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“You lose most heat through your head.” “Cracking knuckles causes arthritis.” Which health claims are true, and which just sound true?
Students sort health myths and facts.
Students correct a myth.
Students build a fact-check habit.
Students reflect on health literacy.
Aligned to the SHAPE America National Standards for Health Education and Physical Education.
Evaluate the validity of health information.
Distinguish evidence-based facts from myths.
Analyze influences on health beliefs.
Make decisions based on reliable information.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students find a health claim online, list the questions they would ask to check it, and decide whether it is a myth or a fact. A printable health-literacy worksheet is in the PE & Health library.
Tap a card to flip it, then rate whether you knew it. Built from this lesson’s vocabulary.
A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.