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By the end of this lesson, students will:

1. Identify key information about a Mental Health topic through research.

2. Develop frequently asked questions (FAQs) that address common inquiries about the topic.

3. Present their findings in a clear and accessible FAQ format.

Materials

• Computers or tablets with internet access

• Access to library or research databases (optional)

• FAQ template handout (question-and-answer format)

• Rubric for evaluating FAQs

Lesson Procedure

1. Warm-Up (10 minutes)

• Discussion: Begin by asking students, "What is an FAQ, and where have you seen one before?"

• Show examples of FAQs from websites or products (e.g., "How do I reset my password?").

• Discuss why FAQs are helpful: they provide clear answers to common questions in an organized way.

2. Topic Selection (10 minutes)

• Provide students with a list of research topics 

• Encourage students to choose a topic they are curious about.

3. Research (20 minutes)

• Guide students to gather information using reliable sources.

  • Teach them how to evaluate the credibility of sources.

  • Have them take notes on key facts, statistics, and concepts related to their topic.

• Instruct students to focus on identifying common questions someone might ask about the topic.

4. Writing FAQs (20 minutes)

• Provide students with the FAQ template:

  1. Question: Write a clear, concise question someone might ask.

  2. Answer: Write a clear, well-researched answer.

• Students should aim to create 5–7 FAQs.

• Encourage them to organize their FAQs logically (e.g., general-to-specific or grouped by subtopics).

5. Peer Review (10 minutes)

• Pair students to exchange FAQs.

• Provide a checklist for feedback:

  • Are the questions clear?

  • Are the answers accurate and easy to understand?

  • Is the organization logical?

Closure (5 minutes)

• Ask a few students to share one FAQ they created.

• Reflect: "How does creating an FAQ help you understand your topic better?"