Researching Animals Online Reliably
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Researching Animals Online Reliably
Year 4 English Exploring Animals Through Reports Lesson 3 of 10
WALT - We Are Learning To
Use effective online research techniques to find information about animals Identify and use reliable sources of information online Gather and record factual information clearly to support our animal reports
Success Criteria
Navigate safe, teacher-approved websites to find animal facts Recognise features of reliable information sources Record at least three facts about your chosen animal Tell the difference between fact and opinion in online texts
What Makes a Website Reliable?
Think about websites you've used before What clues tell us if information is trustworthy? Let's discuss together!
Reliable vs Unreliable Sources
{"left":"Educational websites (.edu)\nGovernment sites (.gov)\nWell-known animal organizations\nSites with clear authors and dates","right":"Random blogs without authors\nSites with lots of advertisements\nWikipedia (good for starting, but check other sources)\nSocial media posts without sources"}
Guided Practice: Research Together
Choose an Australian animal to research Use our approved website list Work in pairs to find 3 facts Record facts on your worksheet Ask: 'How do we know this is reliable?'
Note-Taking Strategies
Write facts in your own words Use bullet points for key information Record where you found the information Check: Is this a fact or someone's opinion?
Remember
Always check if your information comes from a reliable source before using it in your animal report!