THE NEWS LITERACY PROJECT
11/3/2026
News literacy for teen health and wellness
From viral nutrition trends to pseudoscience movements, teens are constantly navigating health and science claims that may sound convincing but aren’t backed by evidence. How can we help them tell the difference?
The News literacy for teen health and wellness resource hub from the News Literacy Project is a great starting point — and it’s ready to use this fall. Download the "Brain Gains" planner for 5 weeks' worth of resources — from interactive lessons to printable posters — to help students identify credible sources, examine data, weigh evidence and understand algorithms.
Sink your teeth into news literacy
Thirsty for your next fang-tastic news literacy tool? Characteristics of Credibility, a new poster from the News Literacy Project, helps students remember how to evaluate social media posts, news stories and more with a vampire-inspired mnemonic: Vampires Always Investigate Their Friends’ Appetites.
This helpful memory tool reinforces the characteristics that signal when a source of information is credible — Verification, Accuracy, Independence, Transparency, Fairness and Accountability. Learn more and download the poster for free on Checkology®.
