Medical and Pharmaceutical Information Online
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this section you should be able to:
• Understand the terms: reliability and validity
• Understand how the right to freedom of speech affects information online
• Relate how online resources are not always well balanced and fair
• Identify the pros and cons of utilizing the Internet for medical research and support
Terms to Know
• Pharmaceutical
• Reliable
• Valid
• Freedom of speech
This unit integrates e-Safety with Health Science as well as drug prevention and awareness programs (e.g. Ribbon Week). Students discover how peer pressure, advertisements and online environments influence youth to engage in substance abuse. The student workbook provides information on the underground network and risks associated with online access to prescription and OTC drugs.
Students develop media and information literacy skills. They conduct a short research project on medical issues and pharmaceuticals, and they evaluate online information sources. Students come to understand that credible, accurate, reliable sources of information are crucial to support valid scientific research.
Students develop media and information literacy skills. They conduct a short research project on medical issues and pharmaceuticals, and they evaluate online information sources. Students come to understand that credible, accurate, reliable sources of information are crucial to support valid scientific research.

Knowledge can inspire action in the real world. After completing ISAFE lessons, or even lessons that connect core content to current issues, present students with the opportunity to participate in iDrive social media programming.