What's AI Anyway Lesson PlanLesson Plan What's AI Anyway? Duration 20 Minutes Objective Introduce 7th graders to fundamental AI concepts and their everyday applications through a brief presentation and hands-on activity, enabling them to identify AI in their lives and reflect responsibly. Audience 7th Grade Students (Tier 1 Classroom Instruction) Why This Matters "Building AI literacy empowers students to recognize and question technology around them, laying the groundwork for critical thinking about data, ethics, and future learning in STEM." Teacher Preparation 1 Review the Slide Deck to familiarize yourself with AI definitions and examples. 2 Print enough copies of the AI Literacy Worksheet for each student. 3 Prepare and display the AI In Daily Life Activity Prompt (posters or digital). 4 Ensure projector or smart board is set up for the slide presentation. Materials List Slide Deck Activity Prompt Literacy Worksheet Projector/Board Lesson Flow & Pacing 2m Introduction Greet and set expectations Greet students and share the lesson’s goal: to discover what AI is and why it matters. Ask: “What smart tools or apps do you use every day?” Note their responses on the board to revisit later. 5m Explore AI Examples Using the Slide Deck Define artificial intelligence in simple terms (computers learning from patterns). Highlight 3 everyday examples: Voice Assistants, Recommendation Systems, and Photo Filters. Encourage quick clarifying questions. 6m AI In Daily Life Activity Peer Brainstorming Display the Activity Prompt. In pairs, students brainstorm additional AI examples (apps, games, devices). Walk around to support ideas; prompt thinking about data and learning. 5m Worksheet Reflection Individual Work Distribute the AI Literacy Worksheet. Students match definitions and write one personal example. Remind them to consider how the AI works and its utility. 2m Share & Wrap-Up Closing the Loop Invite 2–3 volunteers to share their personal AI examples. Summary: AI is everywhere, it learns from data, and we must use it responsibly. Preview next steps: how AI is built and ethical considerations.
What's AI Anyway Slide DeckIntroduction to AI What's AI Anyway? A 20-minute dive into the technology that's changing everything. Lesson One Foundations What Is Artificial Intelligence? AI is when computers learn from data to make decisions or predictions. It recognizes patterns and improves over time. Similar to how we learn from practice—the more data it sees, the smarter it gets. Fuel for AI DATA AI Example: Voice Assistants You probably use them every day: Siri & Alexa Google Assistant "They understand your voice and answer questions by learning your speech patterns." AI Example: Recommendations Netflix Suggests movies based on what you've enjoyed before. YouTube Recommends videos by predicting what you'll click next. Spotify Creates playlists by matching your taste to millions of songs. AI analyzes your behavior to find patterns! AI Example: Photo Filters Computer Vision: AI "sees" your face and identifies features like eyes, nose, and mouth. It applies effects in real-time by tracking your movement with extreme precision. SCANNING... FILTER ACTIVE AI In Daily Life In pairs, brainstorm 3 more AI examples you use in your own life (apps, games, or devices). 6 Minutes List them on your worksheet Key Takeaways AI is Everywhere It's in the apps we use, the videos we watch, and the games we play. It Learns From Data AI gets better by finding patterns and making predictions based on info it collects. Use it Responsibly Understanding how it works helps us make better choices about technology. Coming Up Next: How AI is Built & Ethics
AI Literacy WorksheetAI Literacy Digital World Series | Lesson 01 Name Date Instructions Read each part carefully. Match the examples to their definitions in Section 1, then complete the short-answer reflections in the following sections. 1 Match the AI Examples A. A system that understands voice commands and answers questions. B. A tool that detects faces and applies fun effects to photos. C. A program that suggests movies or videos based on what you’ve watched. D. A service that recommends products based on your past purchases. Siri voice assistant Netflix recommended movies Snapchat photo filters Amazon shopping suggestions 2 AI in Your Own Words In 1–2 sentences, explain what artificial intelligence means to you. 3 Personal AI Discovery Think of one AI-powered app, game, or device you use that WASN'T mentioned today. 1. What is the example? 2. How does it learn from data or recognize patterns to work better over time? 4 Responsible Use Why do you think it’s important to use AI responsibly?
AI In Daily Life Activity PromptActivity Prompt AI In Daily Life Time 6 MIN Grouping PAIRS Mission Objective Brainstorm and identify real-world AI examples you already use. Think about how they learn from data and why they’re useful (or raise questions!). 1 Brainstorm Your Examples 01 02 03 ++ Bonus Line 2 Analyze Each Example What does it do? How does it learn from your data? Why is it helpful? One concern or question? Stuck? Try these questions: Be ready to share one favorite with the class! Does this tool watch what you click, search, or like? Does it use your photos, voice, or typing to learn about you? How might it decide what to show you next? Could there be any privacy or fairness issues?
