In mid-November the HS/HSL received some great news from the National Library of Medicine (NLM): The HS/HSL’s Project SHARE curriculum was unanimously selected by the National AHEC Organization for a study to test the replicability of teen health information literacy projects. Project SHARE was funded by an NLM information Resource Grant to Reduce Health Disparities (G08LM011079).
Project SHARE team members worked with two cohorts of students from Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy with the goal of developing a replicable curriculum supporting the development of a cadre of teen community health advocates. The Project SHARE curriculum aims to build high school students’ skills to reduce health disparities at the personal, family, and community level. The curriculum aligns with national standards and can be used in diverse settings nationwide: schools, libraries, community-based organizations, and community-academic partnerships.
The curriculum consists of six modules, each with downloadable lesson plans, slides, activities, and references:
- Overview of Health Disparities
- Quality Health Information
- Taking Charge of Your Health
- Smart Food Choices
- Crafting and Delivering the Message
- Promoting Health and Wellness in Your Community
With over 1000 downloads, the curriculum is the second most viewed area of the HS/HSL website. The Project SHARE curriculum is freely available for educational use and can be modified to meet local needs. It is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
The curriculum is available from the Library’s Project SHARE guide.