Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Global Perspectives
Lesson Topic: analyse and evaluate sources and/or processes to support research, arguments and perspectives
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the four key criteria (credibility, relevance, bias, currency) for evaluating sources.
  • Apply evaluation criteria to primary, secondary, and tertiary sources.
  • Analyse data patterns and assess methodological reliability and validity.
  • Construct evidence‑based arguments linking evaluated sources to claims and address counter‑arguments.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Printed handouts of the source‑evaluation criteria table
  • Sample source excerpts (primary, secondary, tertiary)
  • Worksheets for source analysis and argument construction
  • Laptops or tablets for online research
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “Where do you get information for a school project?” Students share answers, linking to prior knowledge about sources. Explain that today they will learn how to critically evaluate those sources using specific criteria and will practice building a strong argument. Success criteria: correctly identify source types, evaluate using the four criteria, and produce a brief evidence‑based claim.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5') – Students list recent sources they have used and share in pairs.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Explain source types and the four evaluation criteria with examples on the projector.
  3. Guided practice (15') – In small groups, evaluate three sample sources (primary, secondary, tertiary) using a checklist; teacher circulates.
  4. Data analysis activity (10') – Groups identify patterns or limitations in a provided data set and discuss reliability/validity of the methodology.
  5. Argument construction (15') – Each group drafts a claim, selects supporting evidence from evaluated sources, writes a brief argument and anticipates counter‑arguments.
  6. Peer review (10') – Groups exchange arguments and use a rubric to check linkage of evidence and address limitations.
  7. Whole‑class debrief (5') – Summarise key takeaways and answer questions.
Conclusion:
Recap the four evaluation criteria and how they informed the arguments built today. Students complete an exit ticket stating one source they would prioritize and why. For homework, they find two new sources on a chosen topic, evaluate them using the checklist, and prepare a paragraph argument for the next lesson.