Health Hacks or Health Hype?

• Andrew Tate.

• This comprehensive KS4 resource bundle supports Scottish Curriculum for Excellence aims to develop critical media literacy by teaching students how to critically evaluate health advice from social media influencers.

• Linking Computing Science, Literacy, and Health & Wellbeing, it helps pupils recognise misinformation, commercial motivation, and emotional appeals in digital health content.

• The curriculum includes success criteria for distinguishing fact from opinion, identifying bias, understanding sponsorship, and responsibly challenging false or exaggerated health claims.

• It also covers key vocabulary such as “influencer,” “misinformation,” and “digital marketing” to enhance understanding.

• While no First News articles on Andrew Tate are provided, guidance for contextualising influencer culture and promoting safe internet use is included.

• This resource is ideal for educators aiming to improve pupils’ critical thinking about online health information, digital literacy skills, and resilience against misleading health advice in today’s social media landscape.

• Scotland.

• To know how to critically evaluate health advice and information from influencers.

• Examine how health information online can be exaggerated, false or commercially motivated.

• Practise critical questioning of health claims, especially from influencers.

• I know that influencers might promote health, fitness or beauty tips to sell products, not for medical reasons.

• I know that emotions like anxiety, fear or worries about body image can affect how I judge health information.

• I can explain the difference between general health advice, personal opinion, and a medical diagnosis.

• I can think critically about advice shared by influencers, especially if it’s linked to products or sponsorship.

• I can report or challenge health misinformation I come across online.

• Domain 3 - Being Healthy.