Lesson 2 : Researching AI's Future Impact
Grade 10 Social Studies Understanding Technology's Role in Society Research Skills and Critical Thinking
From Yesterday's Learning to Today's Research
Recall: What did we learn about algorithms and bias? Connection: How might these concepts shape our future? Today's Goal: Research AI's societal implications using reliable sources Focus: Developing strong research questions and evaluation skills
Developing Your Research Question
Review the research question examples worksheet Choose a focus area: education, healthcare, employment, or privacy Write your personalized research question Consider: What specific aspect of AI's future impact interests you most?
Evaluating Sources: What Makes Information Reliable?
Recall: What did we learn about algorithms and bias? Connection: How might these concepts shape our future? Today's Goal: Research AI's societal implications using reliable sources Focus: Developing strong research questions and evaluation skills
Source Evaluation Practice
Use your Source Evaluation Checklist Examine 3 sample AI-related sources Rate each source's reliability Practice identifying red flags and quality indicators Note: Bilingual resources available for comparison
Why Citation Matters
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Independent Research Time
Research your chosen AI question using reliable sources Take notes using the graphic organizer Cite sources properly as you go Focus on finding 3-5 quality sources Remember: Work independently, but help is available if needed
Reflection and Next Steps
What's one interesting fact you discovered about AI's future impact? What challenge did you encounter during your research? How confident do you feel about your sources' reliability? Next class: We'll synthesize your research into presentations