This comprehensive four lesson unit for grades 6-12 includes a free short video from PBS NOVA for each lesson and a teacher guide with student handouts. Four strands focus on misleading advertisements, asking the right questions, understanding how science works, and reliable sources. The unit was classroom tested. Article includes links to all the materials. Source: The Science Teacher (2020) (Subscription required.)

Level(s): Middle, High
Discipline(s): Biology, Earth Science, General Science
# of Periods: 4
Lesson Plan? Yes
Classroom Ready? Yes
Students Actively Practice? Yes

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Categories: For Educators, Grades: High, Grades: Middle, Instructional Materials, Science