aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Design and technology
What age group	Year or Grade 4
What topic	computer literacy
Quantity	1
Any other preferences	simple vocabulary in short skills and assignments for Effective Online Research

Welcome to Design and Technology: Effective Online Research!

Introduction

Hello, young designers! 👋 Today, we are going to explore a super important topic: Effective Online Research! In our digital world, knowing how to find the right information online is key to creating amazing projects.

Warm-Up Activity: Treasure Hunt! 🗺️

Let's start our lesson with a fun activity!

Instructions:

1. Think of a Topic:

   • Choose something you're curious about. It could be anything from "space rockets" to "how to build a treehouse."

2. Form Teams:

   • Get into small groups of 3-4 friends.

3. Treasure Hunt:

   • Each group will brainstorm questions about your topic that you want to explore. For example: "What materials do I need to build a treehouse?" or "How do rockets work?"

Example Questions:

• What are the best trees to build a treehouse in?
• How do rockets lift off the ground?
• What can I use to decorate my project?

What You Will Learn Today:

In today's lesson, you will learn:

• How to ask clear questions.
• How to find reliable websites.
• How to take notes from your research.

Skills and Assignments

1. Asking Clear Questions

• Why? This helps us stay focused.
• How? Think of questions like "What is..." or "How do..."

Assignment:

• Write down 3 questions about your topic that you want to answer today!

2. Finding Reliable Websites

• Look for websites with a “.edu”, “.gov”, or “.org” at the end. These are usually more trustworthy.
• Check the author’s credentials and look for the date the information was published.

Assignment:

• In your groups, find 2 reliable websites that have information about your topic.

3. Taking Notes

• While reading, jot down important facts. You can use bullet points or a mind map!

Assignment:

• Create a list of 5 interesting facts you found about your topic.

Wrap-Up: Share Your Discoveries! 🌟

At the end of our lesson, each group will present:

1. Your main topic and questions.
2. The reliable websites you found.
3. One interesting fact that amazed you!

Remember, research is all about curiosity and creativity! 💡 Let’s dive in and discover some amazing information together! Happy researching! 📚✨