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This website is meant for English practice and not to provide health information. It is intended for English language learners who want to practice English and Digital Literacy skills using a health website. Learners will develop TSTM skills including adaptability and willingness to learn, navigating systems, and processing & analyzing information. 


Navigating a Health Website Sample Lesson Plan 

Use this lesson plan to help you get started on using this website.

Click on Navigating a Health Website Sample Lesson Plan. To edit the lesson plan click on File and Make a Copy for yourself.

Teacher Guide_Digital Skills Lesson.pdf

Teacher's Guide: Digital Skills Lesson

Use this plan to teach the students how to navigate this website. Be sure to focus on digital skills vocabulary. 

Checklist to Evaluate Websites.pdf

Checklist to Evaluate Websites

Use this checklist to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of the website.

FINAL_Finding Health Information.pdf

Finding Health Information Online - Student Handout

Make copies of this handout for students to help them navigate the website.

MyPlate Categorizing Food Activity

This Jamboard contains different activities that ask learners to organize food items according to the categories defined by myplate.gov. Click on MyPlate.gov - Categorizing Activity to make a copy of the Jamboard.

Matching Game

Practice matching Digital Literacy skills vocabulary with the Health Information Quizlet.

Digital Skills_ENGLISH_Vocab Flashcards.pdf

Digital Skills Flashcards (English)

Digital Skills_SPANISH_Vocab Flashcards.pdf

Digital Skills Flashcards (Spanish)

Digital_Skills_NoVocab_Flashcards.pdf

Digital Skills Flashcards (Only Images)

The following links can be used to access resources you can use for additional support or practice: 


These readings from Bow Valley College focus on various health topics and symptoms.

Learning Chocolate has many health-related topics for students to practice vocabulary.