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Science Media Literacy Workshop
In-Person at UC San Diego
$50 Registration Fee
(includes parking and materials)
Audience: Grades 7th-12th Teachers and Teacher Leaders
June 17, 2026
9:00am - 3:30pm
In today’s digital world, students encounter scientific claims everywhere—through social media, news outlets, online searches, and generative AI tools. Whether it’s a headline about climate change or a viral post promoting a health supplement, students need the skills to critically evaluate the information they see.
At the Science Media Literacy Workshop, educators will engage with an interactive, classroom-ready framework grounded in the research of Douglas Allchin and aligned with NGSS #8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information. This session focuses on helping teachers translate science media literacy into actionable classroom practice.
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Workshop Goal
Learn how to use practical frameworks and lesson activities to support students in evaluating science claims and identifying misinformation in the media.
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Participants will​
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Explore practical frameworks for analyzing science claims in media
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Engage in lesson activities that can be directly implemented with students
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Learn strategies to help students evaluate source credibility and evidence
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Identify common techniques used to misrepresent or distort scientific information
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Design learning experiences that connect to where students encounter science in everyday media
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