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What age group	Year or Grade 5
What topic	How to research using a chrimebook
Number of lessons	5
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Course Plan: How to Research Using a Chromebook

Introduction

Welcome to "How to Research Using a Chromebook." This course is designed for Year 5 students and aims to enhance your research skills using Chromebook devices. As we embrace technology in our learning, this course will guide you through the essential tools and strategies necessary for effective online research. You'll learn how to locate reliable information, evaluate sources, and present your findings in an engaging way. By the end of the course, you will not only become proficient in research but also develop critical thinking skills that will benefit you in all academic areas.

Course Goals and Aims

• Goal: To equip Year 5 students with the skills needed to conduct thorough and effective research using Chromebooks.

• Aims:

  • Teach students how to access and navigate research tools on a Chromebook.
  • Help students evaluate the credibility of sources.
  • Encourage students to organize and present their research findings clearly.
  • Foster an understanding of digital citizenship and responsible online behavior.

Lesson Plan Overview

Lesson 1: Introduction to Chromebooks for Research

Module 1: Getting Started

Objectives:

• Understand the features of a Chromebook.
• Familiarize yourself with the Google Chrome browser and its tools.

Activities:

• Explore the Chromebook interface.
• Navigate to the Google Chrome browser.
• Discuss the importance of using technology for research.

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Lesson 2: Finding Information

Module 2: Effective Search Strategies

Objectives:

• Learn how to use search engines effectively.
• Understand the difference between keywords and complete sentences in searches.

Activities:

• Participate in a keyword brainstorming session.
• Conduct practice searches using Google with different keyword combinations.
• Discuss the results and the importance of refining searches.

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Lesson 3: Evaluating Sources

Module 3: Credibility Check

Objectives:

• Identify reliable vs. unreliable sources online.
• Learn how to evaluate sources for credibility.

Activities:

• Review examples of different types of sources (e.g., websites, articles, videos).
• Use a checklist to evaluate the credibility of selected sources.
• Group discussion on the importance of using trusted information.

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Lesson 4: Organizing Research Findings

Module 4: Structuring Your Work

Objectives:

• Learn how to organize research notes and findings.
• Understand how to create outlines for reports or presentations.

Activities:

• Use Google Docs to create an outline/template for reporting research findings.
• Practice summarizing key findings from your research notes.
• Share your outline with a partner and provide feedback.

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Lesson 5: Presenting Your Research

Module 5: Sharing Your Work

Objectives:

• Develop skills in presenting information clearly.
• Understand the importance of citing sources.

Activities:

• Create a presentation using Google Slides based on your research.
• Practice presenting your findings to classmates.
• Discuss the importance of citing sources and learn how to do it properly.

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Conclusion

By the end of this course, students will possess vital research skills that will help them in both their academic journey and beyond. Mastering the use of a Chromebook for research not only empowers students to find reliable information but also encourages them to become responsible digital citizens. Let's embark on this exciting exploration of research together!