Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Global Perspectives & Research
Lesson Topic: synthesise and evaluate arguments, evidence and perspectives
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the criteria for evaluating source reliability, relevance, and bias.
  • Explain how to classify and compare different perspectives on a research question.
  • Apply a systematic synthesis process to combine arguments into a coherent narrative.
  • Construct a balanced conclusion that acknowledges strengths, limitations and alternative interpretations.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Printed evaluation criteria table handout
  • Worksheet with sample synthesis exercise (renewable energy case)
  • Venn‑diagram template for perspective mapping
  • Laptops or tablets for source research
  • Whiteboard and markers
 Introduction:
Begin with the provocative question, “Can renewable energy really close the global inequality gap?” Ask students to share any prior examples they know. Explain that today they will learn to evaluate evidence and synthesize multiple viewpoints, with success measured by a completed synthesis worksheet.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’): Quick quiz on reliability and bias of sources.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’): Review key concepts – argument synthesis, evidence appraisal, perspective analysis, evaluation criteria.
  3. Guided practice (15’): Walk through the step‑by‑step process using the renewable energy case; fill the evaluation table together.
  4. Independent activity (20’): Students complete the worksheet, classifying perspectives, evaluating evidence, and drafting a synthesis.
  5. Peer review (10’): Pairs exchange worksheets, use the assessment checklist to give feedback on completeness and balance.
  6. Whole‑class debrief (10’): Discuss common pitfalls and highlight strong examples.
Conclusion:
Summarise how the evaluation criteria helped shape a nuanced argument. Students submit an exit ticket stating one insight gained about balancing perspectives. For homework, they locate a new source on the topic and add it to their synthesis for the next lesson.