Talking about AI
Lesson 1 of 8
CreateAI, MakeCode
11-14 yrs
This unplugged lesson is the first of eight that explore AI (artificial intelligence). Students identify whether familiar technology uses AI or not, and evaluate the language used to describe AI.
Later lessons use micro:bit CreateAI, a free tool for teaching about ML (machine learning) through movement on the BBC micro:bit, to build an AI exercise timer.
The unit includes a student workbook available as a download in Lesson 1 – it contains all required and optional worksheets for the unit. You can print it or share a digital version using Word or Google Docs. Alternatively, you can choose to use individual worksheets available in each lesson download.
This lesson download also includes an optional unplugged reflection activity that encourages students to add notes about their learning as they progress through the unit. It is available as a printable worksheet or in PowerPoint to complete digitally. If sharing digitally, make sure you remove the teacher examples page.
Required materials for this lesson:
- Lesson plan
- Slides that include a video
- Anthropomorphism worksheet
Optional resources included in this lesson download:
- Starting survey
- Quiz worksheet
- Student workbook for the unit
- Unplugged reflection activity for the unit
- Transcript for video What is AI?
Key learning:
- I can describe what AI (artificial intelligence) is in simple words.
- I can describe different kinds of technology that do and do not use AI.
- I can talk about AI in a way that shows it is a machine and not human.
AI literacy:
Perceptions of AI
Types of AI
Understanding AI
