Robot Brains Slides Robot Brains
AI Literacy: Grade K
Body or Brain?
The Body
Metal arms, wheels, and sensors. This part moves and touches .
The Brain (AI)
The invisible part that decides what to do next.
What can a "Brain" do?
See patterns
Listen to words
Make choices
"AI is the code that helps the robot think!"
AI vs. Human Brain
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AI Brain
Good at numbers
Never gets tired
Doesn't feel love
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Human Brain
Creative & Funny
Feels feelings
Asks "Why?"
Where is the AI?
Can you spot where the "Thinking Brain" might be?
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A Smartphone
Is there AI inside?
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A Teddy Bear
Is there AI inside?
Time to Explore!
We are going to sort tasks into
Robot Sort Activity Robot Sort
AI Literacy • Grade K
Name: __________________________
Date: ___________________________
How to Play:
Look at the robots below. Draw a line from each task to the part of the robot that does it!
ROBOT BODY
(Moves and Touches)
ROBOT BRAIN
(Thinks and Decides)
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Walking across the floor
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Finding a cat in a photo
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Picking up a heavy box
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Answering a question
My Super Robot!
Draw one thing you want a robot to THINK about for you:
Robot Brains Teacher Guide Teacher Guide: Robot Brains
Grade K • AI Literacy Sequence
Learning Target
I can tell the difference between a robot's physical body and its digital brain (AI).
Success Criteria
I can name one physical task.
I can name one "thinking" task AI does.
Instructional Steps (5D+)
1
Purpose & Hook: The Statue vs. The Thinker
Show a picture of a wind-up toy and a smartphone. Ask: "Which one can learn your name?"
Engagement Indicator: Active participation in "Turn and Talk" about what makes something "smart."
2
Pedagogy: Visual Comparison
Use the slide deck to introduce the "Body vs. Brain" metaphor. Emphasize that AI is the "instruction manual" or "code" that makes the hardware work.
Content to Highlight:
AI isn't alive like a human; it is a tool made by people.
Robots need AI to "see" and "hear," but they need bodies to "move" and "hold."
3
Student Engagement: The Sort
Distribute the "Robot Sort" activity. Students work in pairs to decide if a task is physical or mental.
Look for: Students debating if "seeing" is a body or brain task (Correct: Brain processes the image).
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Assessment: Closing Circle
Ask: "If I want a robot to help me clean my room, what part does the picking up? What part remembers where the toys go?"
Common Misconceptions
• AI is "magic" (Clarify: It's math and code).
• AI has feelings (Clarify: It can mimic feelings, but doesn't feel them).
Possible Student Responses
• "The robot uses its eyes to see the cat!" (Prompt: Does the eye see it, or the brain understand it?)
• "AI is like the battery." (Prompt: Batteries give energy, but brains give directions.)
Pattern Detectives Slides Pattern Detectives
AI Literacy: Grade 1
What is a Pattern?
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A pattern is something that repeats .
Human brains are GREAT at finding patterns!
Machines Love Patterns!
AI doesn't "know" what an apple is. It looks for patterns in pictures:
Round shape
Red or green color
A little stem on top
This is how AI learns !
Practice Makes Perfect
To teach an AI, we give it lots of examples. We call this Training Data .
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Example 1
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Example 2
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Example 100!
The more examples we give, the smarter the AI gets.
The "Oops" Moment
What if we only showed the AI Red Apples ?
The Problem:
It might think a Green Apple is a Pear!
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Bad Data = Bad Guesses
Ready, Detective?
We are going to train our own
Pattern Picker Activity Pattern Picker
AI Training Mission • Grade 1
Detective Name: _____________________
Mission 1: Training the Apple AI
The computer only knows "ROUND" and "RED" is an apple. Which one will it pick?
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Mission 2: Predicting the Next Data
Finish the pattern so the computer can learn it!
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⭐
⭐
🌙
⭐
⭐
Mission 3: Create Your Own Machine Learning
Draw a pattern of 3 things. Ask a friend to guess what comes next!
NEXT?
Pattern Detectives Teacher Guide Teacher Guide: Pattern Detectives
Grade 1 • AI Literacy Sequence
Learning Target
"I can explain that AI learns by finding patterns in data."
Success Criteria
I can finish a visual pattern.
I can explain why more examples (data) help the machine.
Instructional Steps (5D+)
1
Purpose: The Pattern Game
Clap a pattern (Clap-Clap-Snap) and have students join in. Ask: "How did you know what to do next?"
Engagement Indicator: Students anticipate the next movement based on the established rhythm.
2
Curriculum: Training Data
Use the slides to define "Training Data." Use the analogy of a baby learning what a "dog" is by seeing many different dogs.
Content to Highlight:
AI needs lots of examples to be sure.
If data is missing something (like green apples), the AI gets confused.
3
Student Engagement: Pattern Picker Activity
Students complete the worksheet. Encourage them to explain why the AI might pick the apple instead of the box in Mission 1.
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Assessment: Exit Ticket Discussion
Ask: "If we want to teach an AI to recognize a shoe, should we only show it sneakers? Why or why not?"
Look For During Activity
• Students using descriptive words (shape, color, pattern).
• Students realizing that if a pattern breaks, the AI fails.
Possible Student Responses
• "The AI picked the apple because it's the only red circle!" (Success!)
• "Computers are smarter than us." (Correction: Computers are faster at math, but we are better at understanding why .)
Smart Assistants Slides Smart Assistants
AI Literacy: Grade 2
What is an Assistant?
A person who helps you get things done!
An AI that helps you use a tool!
Where is the AI Assistant?
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Smart Speakers
"Hey, what's the weather like today?"
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TV Suggestions
"Since you liked Bluey, try this show!"
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GPS Maps
"Turn left in 500 feet to stay on track."
Why do we use AI?
It's FAST! (It can read every book in seconds)
It never sleeps! (It's ready at 3:00 AM)
It solves puzzles! (It finds the best route to school)
Can an AI do EVERYTHING?
Sort photos of cats vs dogs
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Be a good friend when you are sad
AI is a tool, but it doesn't have a heart!
AI Scavenger Hunt!
Let's find the "Smart Tools" hidden
AI Scavenger Hunt Activity AI Scavenger Hunt
Daily Life AI • Grade 2
Explorer: __________________________
AI assistants are everywhere! Look at the list below. Circle the tools that use a "digital brain" to help people. Cross out the tools that don't use AI.
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Smart Speaker
Plays music when you ask
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Wooden Pencil
Writes on paper
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Computer Game
Controls "bad guys" to play against you
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Bicycle
Helps you travel with pedal power
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Language App
Changes English words into Spanish
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Broom
Sweeps the dust away
The Future Helper!
Imagine you are building a Brand New AI Assistant. What would it help you do?
My Assistant's Name:
One thing it can do:
One thing it CANNOT do:
Smart Assistants Teacher Guide Teacher Guide: Smart Assistants
Grade 2 • AI Literacy Sequence
Learning Target
I can identify common AI tools in my daily life and explain how they help people.
Success Criteria
I can name 3 daily tools that use AI.
I can explain one limit of an AI assistant (what it can't do).
Instructional Steps (5D+)
1
Purpose: The "Magic" Box
Ask: "If you could have a tiny person in your pocket who knew everything in the world, what would you ask them?" Explain that AI acts like that tiny helper.
Engagement Indicator: High curiosity as students list things they want to know or do faster.
2
Curriculum: Identifying AI
Use the slides to show examples of AI in familiar contexts (smart speakers, GPS, Netflix/Disney+ recommendations). Contrast these with simple machines like a broom or pencil.
Content to Highlight:
AI is a "smart assistant" because it processes information to give advice or answers.
AI is not alive and doesn't have "feelings" or "conscience."
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Student Engagement: Scavenger Hunt
Students work through the activity sheet. During the "Future Helper" section, encourage creative thinking about how AI could solve specific problems (like finding lost socks).
4
Assessment: Pro/Con Gallery Walk
Have students share one thing they like about AI and one thing they think is tricky about it (e.g., it might give a wrong answer).
Look For During Activity
• Can the student explain why a pencil isn't AI?
• Does the "Future Helper" address a real need or just a "magic" wish?
Possible Student Responses
• "My AI would do my homework!" (Response: Would that help you learn? AI is a helper, not a replacement for thinking!)
• "Google Maps knows where I am because of AI." (Spot on!)
Prompt Power Slides PRINT "HELLO" IF (PROMPT) THEN DRAW_IMAGE()
Prompt Power
AI Literacy: Grade 3
What is a Prompt?
A Prompt is a set of instructions you give to an AI to tell it what to create.
"Think of it like a recipe for a cake!"
> Draw a cat wearing a space suit.
Better Words = Better AI
AI is smart, but it can't read your mind! You need to be SPECIFIC .
Weak Prompt
"A dog."
The AI might give you any dog, anywhere.
Power Prompt
"A fuzzy golden retriever puppy wearing a blue hat, sitting on a green hill, oil painting style."
Now the AI knows exactly what you want!
Generative AI
Image Gen
Text Gen
Music Gen
"To 'Generate' means to make something that wasn't there before!"
Who is the Artist?
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You: The Boss
(You have the idea)
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AI: The Tool
(It does the work)
"The AI only knows what YOU tell it!"
Become a Prompt Artist!
We are going to writeSuper Specific Prompts
Prompt Lab Activity The Prompt Lab
Generative AI • Grade 3
Prompt Engineer: _____________________
Part 1: The Prompt Upgrade
Take these "weak" prompts and add 3 details to make them "Power Prompts!"
Weak Prompt:
"A castle."
Power Prompt Upgrade:
Weak Prompt:
"A fast car."
Power Prompt Upgrade:
Part 2: Guess the Prompt
Below is a "generated" image (drawn by a human pretend-AI). What prompt did they use?
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AI Image Output
My Guess:
Part 3: Final Prompt Design
Write your best prompt for an AI that would make the coolest book cover ever.
> PROMPT:
Prompt Power Teacher Guide Teacher Guide: Prompt Power
Grade 3 • AI Literacy Sequence
Learning Target
I can write specific instructions (prompts ) to help an AI tool create something new.
Success Criteria
I can turn a weak prompt into a detailed one.
I can explain that "Generative AI" means the AI makes new content.
Instructional Steps (5D+)
1
Purpose: The "Blind Artist" Game
One student (the AI) faces away from the board. Another student (the User) describes a secret drawing for them to draw. If the description is bad, the drawing is bad!
Engagement Indicator: Students experience the frustration and humor of vague instructions, building empathy for the machine's "brain."
2
Curriculum: Prompt Engineering Basics
Introduce the formula: Subject + Action + Setting + Style . Use the slides to show how adding these layers makes a prompt powerful.
Content to Highlight:
AI doesn't "invent" on its own; it follows our lead.
Generative AI is a collaboration between a human's idea and a computer's skill.
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Student Engagement: The Prompt Lab
Distribute the activity. Challenge students to use at least 5 descriptive words in their final prompt. Encourage peer-review: "Can your partner guess what you wanted to make?"
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Assessment: Reflection Question
Ask: "If two people use the same prompt, will they get the exact same result? Why or why not?" (Hint: Randomness/Different AI versions).
Look For During Activity
• Students using adjectives (fuzzy, shiny, dark).
• Students naming specific styles (pixel art, cartoon, realistic).
Possible Student Responses
• "The prompt is like a remote control for the AI." (Great analogy!)
• "I added 'cyberpunk' to my car prompt to make it look cool." (High-level styling!)
Truth Detectives Slides TRUEFALSEFALSETRUEERRORTRUEHALLUCINATION_DETECTED
Truth Detectives
AI Literacy: Grade 4
Does AI Always Tell the Truth?
"AI sounds very smart. It uses perfect grammar. But it doesn't actually 'know' anything."
The Secret:
AI is just guessing the next word based on patterns. Sometimes, it guesses WRONG .
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The "Hallucination"
Definition
When an AI makes up a fact that sounds true but is completely fake .
Example
User: "Who won the Super Bowl in 1925?"
AI: "The New York Tigers won against the Seattle Wolves!"
Truth: The Super Bowl didn't exist in 1925!
Why does AI hallucinate?
Bad Data
The AI learned from a website that was wrong.
Word Guessing
It chose a word that "fit" but wasn't true.
Pleasing You
AI wants to answer you, even if it has to lie!
The Detective's Tool Kit
How to spot an AI lie:
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Double Check: Look it up on a trusted website (like NASA or a museum).
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Check the Sources: Ask the AI, "Where did you get this info?"
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Trust Your Gut: If it sounds too weird to be true, it probably is!
Mission: Fact Check!
We are going to find the "Hallucinations"
Hallucination Hunt Activity The AI Lie Detector
Hallucination Hunt • Grade 4
Detective: _____________________
Mission 1: Spot the Hallucination
The story below was written by an AI. Two "facts" in it are completely made up. Can you find them?
"Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. He was famous for leading the country during the Civil War. In 1863, he famously invented the first electric toaster to help his soldiers eat breakfast. He lived in the White House with his pet giraffe named Sparky."
Fake Fact #1:
Why it's fake:
Fake Fact #2:
Why it's fake:
Mission 2: Build a Fact-Check
If an AI told you that "Elephants can fly if they flap their ears fast enough," how would you prove it wrong? List 2 steps.
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The Detective's Motto
Finish the sentence for other students to remember:
"Just because AI says it with a ________________,
Truth Detectives Teacher Guide Teacher Guide: Truth Detectives
Grade 4 • AI Literacy Sequence
Learning Target
I can identify "hallucinations" in AI outputs and explain why AI is not always a reliable source of facts.
Success Criteria
I can define the term "hallucination" in AI context.
I can identify at least two factual errors in an AI-generated story.
Instructional Steps (5D+)
1
Purpose: The "Confidence" Trap
Read a statement in a very confident, loud voice: "The moon is actually a giant piece of popcorn!" Ask students: "Did the way I said it make it true?" Relate this to AI's confident tone.
Engagement Indicator: Students realize that "tone" does not equal "truth," leading to critical skepticism.
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Curriculum: Evaluating AI Output
Introduce the term Hallucination . Explain that AI is a "Next-Word Predictor," not a "Fact-Checker." It picks the word that usually comes next in a sentence, even if it doesn't match reality.
Content to Highlight:
AI can't "think" about its own answers; it just calculates probabilities.
Humans must remain the "final judge" of information.
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Student Engagement: Hallucination Hunt
Students act as "detectives" on the worksheet. The historical passage about Lincoln contains two obvious hallucinations. Have students share how they knew they were fake.
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Assessment: The "Three Source" Rule
Ask: "If ChatGPT tells you something, how many other places should you check before you believe it?" (Standard answer: At least 2-3 reliable sources).
Look For During Activity
• Can students explain the mechanism of a hallucination (guessing words)?
• Are they using reliable external knowledge to debunk the AI?
Possible Student Responses
• "AI isn't trying to lie, it just gets its math wrong." (Sophisticated insight!)
• "The toaster was made way after Lincoln died!" (Excellent use of context!)
Data Ingredients Slides Data Ingredients
AI Literacy: Grade 5
AI is a Mirror
AI doesn't have its own opinions. It reflects the Dataset it was trained on.
What is a Dataset?
A massive collection of examples (photos, books, websites) that the AI studies to learn patterns.
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The Recipe for Bias
Incomplete Data
If you train an AI to recognize "fruit" but only show it Green Apples , what happens when it sees a Red Cherry ?
It might say "Not a Fruit!"
Unfair Patterns
If a medical AI only studies data from men, it might give the wrong advice to women.
This is called BIAS.
Why does it matter?
Hiring: AI might ignore great workers because of a biased pattern.
Safety: Face cameras might not work as well for some people.
Creativity: AI might only tell stories from one part of the world.
How to Fix Bias?
Diversity
Include many different
Transparency
Show everyone where
Updating
Keep adding new
"The better the data, the fairer the AI!"
The Balanced Buffet!
We are going to build a datasetEVERYONE .
Balanced Buffet Activity The Balanced Buffet
Dataset Design Challenge • Grade 5
Data Scientist: _____________________
Mission Brief:
You are building an AI tool called "The Global Sport Finder." This tool looks at photos of people playing sports and names the sport. If your dataset is biased, it won't recognize sports from other cultures!
1. Spot the Missing Data
Below is the current dataset of 1,000 photos. What is wrong with it?
Photos in Dataset:
• 500 photos of Baseball
• 400 photos of American Football
• 90 photos of Basketball
• 10 photos of Soccer
The Problem:
2. Diversity Checklist
To make this AI work for everyone, what other "ingredients" (data) do we need? Check 4 boxes:
Sports from different countries (Cricket, Rugby)
Only professional athletes
People of different ages (Kids and Seniors)
Sports played in different weather (Snow, Rain)
People with disabilities (Wheelchair Basketball)
Only people wearing fancy uniforms
3. Your New Dataset Recipe
Describe one way you would change the dataset to make it fairer:
Data Ingredients Teacher Guide Teacher Guide: Data Ingredients
Grade 5 • AI Literacy Sequence
Learning Target
I can explain how datasets influence AI outcomes and why biased data leads to unfair AI systems.
Success Criteria
I can define "algorithmic bias."
I can identify missing viewpoints in a sample dataset.
Instructional Steps (5D+)
1
Purpose: The "Class Favorite" Survey
Ask: "If I only asked the people sitting in the front row what their favorite lunch is, and then told the school that EVERYONE wants that lunch, is that fair?" relate this to datasets.
Engagement Indicator: Students debate fairness and representation, setting the stage for algorithmic bias.
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Curriculum: Datasets as Blueprints
Use the slides to define Datasets and Bias . Emphasize that AI "learns" stereotypes if they are present in the training data.
Content to Highlight:
AI reflects human choices (what we choose to include or exclude).
Bias can be unintentional but still harmful.
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Student Engagement: Balanced Buffet Activity
Students analyze a sports dataset. Encourage them to think beyond sports names to types of people and environments (e.g., street soccer vs stadium soccer).
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Assessment: The Ethics Debrief
Ask: "If an AI is biased, is it the computer's fault or the humans' fault?" (Discuss the responsibility of developers).
Look For During Activity
• Can students identify "representation" as a solution to bias?
• Are they considering global perspectives (non-Western sports)?
Possible Student Responses
• "The AI only knows what it sees, so we have to show it everything." (Perfect!)
• "Bias is like a pair of tinted glasses the AI wears." (Great metaphor!)
Predicting Patterns Slides [the][cat][sat][on][the][...]
Predicting Patterns
AI Literacy: Grade 6
Inside the LLM
LLM stands for Large Language Model .
It reads billions of sentences to learn how words fit together.
It doesn't "understand" meanings; it understands probabilities .
Think of it as the world's most advanced "Auto-Complete"!
Tokenization
AI doesn't see words. It sees Tokens (chunks of characters).
Hand
shake
=
Handshake
Tokens can be whole words, parts of words, or even single letters!
Guessing the Future
When you type a prompt, the AI asks:"What token comes next based on everything I've read?"
"The best part of pizza is the..."
CHEESE
75%
CRUST
20%
PINEAPPLE
5%
Safe vs. Creative
Low Temperature
The AI always picks the most likely word. It is precise and safe .
Best for: Math, Code, Facts.
OR
High Temperature
The AI takes risks and picks less likely words. It is creative and weird .
Best for: Stories, Poetry, Brainstorming.
Probability Path!
We are going to play a gameYOU can predict
Probability Path Activity The Probability Path
LLM Logic • Grade 6
Model Designer: _____________________
1. Tokenizing the Input
AI breaks sentences into chunks (tokens). Use slashes ( / ) to break these words into 2-3 tokens each:
Basketball
Yesterday
Lightyear
2. The Prediction Engine
Pretend you are an AI trained on fairy tales. Assign "Probability Percentages" to the tokens below (total must = 100%).
"Once upon a..."
TIME
%
STORY
%
DOG
%
PLANET
%
3. Setting the Temperature
Low Temp (Safe)
Complete this sentence using the most obvious word:
"The capital of France is..."
High Temp (Creative)
Complete this sentence using a weird or unexpected word:
"The moon looks like..."
Predicting Patterns Teacher Guide Teacher Guide: Predicting Patterns
Grade 6 • AI Literacy Sequence
Learning Target
I can describe how LLMs use tokenization and probability to predict the next word in a sequence.
Success Criteria
I can break a word into smaller "tokens."
I can explain the difference between a "Low Temp" and "High Temp" output.
Instructional Steps (5D+)
1
Purpose: The Human Auto-Complete
Write a sentence on the board and stop mid-way (e.g., "The early bird gets the..."). Students shout the next word. Ask: "How did you know? Did you 'understand' bird nature or just 'predict' the pattern?"
Engagement Indicator: High participation as students realize they also use probability for common phrases.
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Curriculum: Mechanics of LLMs
Introduce Tokenization (using the Lego brick analogy). Move to Next-Token Prediction . Use the slides to show the "Probability Wheel" for pizza toppings.
Content to Highlight:
AI doesn't have a "voice" or "opinion"; it's a giant math equation.
Temperature controls how much risk the AI takes.
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Student Engagement: Probability Path Activity
Students complete the worksheet. Pay attention to Part 2—ensure their percentages add up to 100. This reinforces that AI is making a selection from a set of possibilities.
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Assessment: The "Creative Machine" Debate
Ask: "If AI is just predicting the next word, is it actually 'creative'?" Use this to transition to a discussion on human vs. machine creativity.
Look For During Activity
• Can students distinguish between a "token" and a "word"?
• Are they applying the concept of "Temperature" to specific use-cases (e.g., creative writing)?
Possible Student Responses
• "So ChatGPT is basically just a really fancy phone keyboard." (Correct!)
• "If the temperature is too high, the AI might start talking nonsense." (Spot on!)
Ethical Echoes Slides Ethical Echoes
AI Literacy: Grade 7
Your Face as Data
AI can recognize you in a crowd of thousands using Facial Recognition .
The Trade-Off:
It makes unlocking your phone EASY, but it also makes it harder to stay private in public.
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Scanning...
Deepfakes
What are they?
AI-generated videos or audio that make a person seem to say or do something they NEVER DID .
The Danger
Spreading fake news
Ruining reputations
Trickery and scams
Your Digital Echo
Every time you use an AI tool, you leave an "echo" of your data behind.
Chats
Locations
Interests
"If the product is free, YOU are probably the data."
Balancing the Scale
Security
Catching criminals, finding lost children, safe airports.
Where is the line?
Privacy
Freedom to move without being tracked, owning your image.
Debate: The Digital Mirror
We are going to take sidesTRACK our faces!
Privacy Pro-Con Activity The Privacy Pro-Con
Ethics & AI • Grade 7
Ethics Analyst: _____________________
Scenario A: The Unlocked School
Your school installs facial recognition cameras. Only students and teachers can open the front doors. If a stranger approaches, the police are called automatically. No one needs keys or IDs anymore.
Pros (Security & Ease)
Cons (Privacy & Bias)
2. Spotting the Fake
If you saw a video of your favorite celebrity saying something weird, list 3 "Deepfake Detectors" you would use to see if it's real:
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3. My Ethical Line
Should companies be allowed to use AI to track your data to show you better ads? Why or why not?
Ethical Echoes Teacher Guide Teacher Guide: Ethical Echoes
Grade 7 • AI Literacy Sequence
Learning Target
I can analyze the ethical impact of AI on personal privacy and identity, including the risks of deepfakes and surveillance.
Success Criteria
I can list two pros and two cons of facial recognition.
I can explain how my data acts as an "echo" that AI tools study.
Instructional Steps (5D+)
1
Purpose: The "Public Mirror"
Ask: "If I took a picture of everyone in this room and posted it online without asking, how would you feel? Now, what if an AI used those faces to learn how to track you?"
Engagement Indicator: High-stakes discussion on consent and digital identity.
2
Curriculum: Surveillance & Deepfakes
Use the slides to define Deepfakes and Facial Recognition . Contrast the convenience of AI (FaceID) with the potential for misuse (non-consensual tracking).
Content to Highlight:
Ethical AI is a "scale"—there are rarely easy answers.
Once data is "out there," it's very hard to take it back (The Digital Echo).
3
Student Engagement: Privacy Pro-Con Debate
Students work through the scenarios. Use the school camera scenario to spark a "Four Corners" debate (Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree).
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Assessment: The "Digital Citizen" Pledge
Ask: "What is one rule we should all follow before we share an AI-generated image of someone else?" (Focus on consent and truthfulness).
Look For During Activity
• Are students considering the impact on marginalized groups (bias in facial recognition)?
• Can they articulate why a deepfake is different from just a "fake photo"?
Possible Student Responses
• "If we can't trust what we see, we can't trust anything." (Philosophical depth!)
• "Facial recognition is good for safety, but I don't want to be watched all day." (Balanced view!)
AI Architect Slides AI Architect
AI Literacy: Grade 8
The Power of the Architect
Old View
AI is just a tool we use for fun or homework.
Architect View
AI is a system we DESIGN to solve the world's hardest problems.
"The architect decides what the AI looks for, who it helps, and how it behaves."
Where can AI help?
Environment
Tracking plastic in oceans or predicting forest fires.
Health
Finding cures for diseases or helping doctors see X-rays better.
Education
Creating personalized lessons for every student on Earth.
The Responsible Blueprint
Before building, every architect asks Four Critical Questions :
1. Dataset
Is the data diverse and fair?
2. Transparency
Can users see how it works?
3. Harm
Who could this system hurt?
4. Safeguard
How do we stop a "hallucination"?
Your Design Challenge
"Identify a problem in your community.
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Problem
2
AI Agent
3
Safeguards
AI for Good Blueprint
It's time to buildRESPONSIBLE AI!
AI Blueprint Activity The AI for Good Blueprint
Responsible Design • Grade 8
Architect: _____________________
Phase 1: Problem Identification
What is a real-world problem in your school or community that AI could help solve? (e.g., food waste, traffic safety, energy use, language barriers).
Phase 2: The AI Agent Design
How it works:
What data will it look at? What is its main job?
The "Brain" (Model Type):
Is it vision-based? Text-based? Prediction-based?
Phase 3: The Ethical Audit
Every good architect checks for cracks in the foundation. Answer these two questions:
1. Potential Bias: Who might your AI "forget" or treat unfairly?
2. Safeguard: How will you make sure the AI is telling the truth?
My Design Motto
"Building AI that ____________________ for ____________________!"
AI Architect Teacher Guide Teacher Guide: AI Architect
Grade 8 • AI Literacy Sequence
Learning Target
I can design a responsible AI solution for a real-world problem, incorporating bias mitigation and privacy safeguards .
Success Criteria
I can identify a societal problem solvable by AI.
I can name one potential bias and one safeguard for my design.
Instructional Steps (5D+)
1
Purpose: The "Future Pitch"
Show a 20-second clip (or describe) an AI innovation (like ocean-cleaning drones). Ask: "Who decided this drone should only pick up plastic? A human architect."
Engagement Indicator: Students move from passive consumers to active designers of technology.
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Curriculum: Responsible Design Framework
Use the slides to introduce the "Architect's Questions." Focus on Problem Solving vs Problem Creation . Explain that every AI design choice has an ethical consequence.
Content to Highlight:
Bias doesn't just "happen"; it is a design failure.
Transparency (explaining how an AI works) is a human right.
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Student Engagement: AI Blueprint Activity
Students work in "Design Studios" (pairs) to complete the blueprint. Push them to be specific about their safeguards. Instead of "I'll make it fair," ask "What data will you add to make it fair?"
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Assessment: The Ethics Jury
Have students swap blueprints. The "Jury" must find one way the other group's AI could fail or be biased. The "Architects" then defend or revise their plan.
Look For During Activity
• Can students link their AI solution to a specific UN Sustainable Development Goal?
• Are the safeguards concrete (e.g., "human in the loop")?
Possible Student Responses
• "I'm making an AI for local farmers, but I need to make sure it knows the local soil, not just big farm data." (High-level bias mitigation!)
• "My AI will have a 'Report Error' button so people can catch hallucinations." (Practical transparency!)
