Artificial Intelligence
Beginner
60 mins
95 points
What you need:
Chromebook/Laptop/PC

What is AI?

In this exciting lesson, we will explore what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is. Imagine designing a robot's brain! By the end of this lesson, you will understand the basics of AI and how it's used in our daily lives.
Learning Goals Learning Outcomes Teacher Notes

1 - Introduction to AI

Think about some movies or cartoons you've watched where there are robots or machines that can talk, think, or even feel like humans. That's what we call Artificial Intelligence, or AI for short. AI is when we make machines or computers that can understand, learn, and make decisions like humans.


2 - AI in Daily Life

Did you know that AI is not just in movies? It's all around us! Have you ever asked Siri or Alexa a question? Or have you seen a self-driving car? These are all examples of AI.

Can you think of some other examples? Write them down.




3 - AI and You

Let's explore how AI is different from us. Here's what you need to do:

  1. Grab a piece of paper and a pencil. Write down your favorite joke. Imagine if you told this joke to a robot. Do you think the robot would understand it and laugh? Probably not, because AI doesn't get jokes like we do.
  2. Now, think about a time when you were really happy or really sad. Can a robot feel the same way? The answer is no. AI doesn't have feelings like we do.
  3. Remember, AI can only do what we humans tell it to do. It can't make decisions on its own like we do. Think about a game you play. You decide the moves, right? But in a game played by AI, the moves are already decided by humans.

Even though AI can do a lot of things, it's not like us. It can't understand jokes or feelings, and it can't make decisions by itself. It's like a tool that we humans use and control.

4 - AI Fun Project

Now, it's time for a fun project! We're going to use our imaginations to think about what Artificial Intelligence (AI) might look like in the future. Here's how to do it:

  1. Grab a piece of paper and some coloring tools like pencils, markers, or crayons.
  2. Think about what you imagine AI could look like in the future. It could be anything you want! Maybe it's a smart pet that can talk, a helpful robot that can clean your room, or even a flying car that can take you anywhere you want to go!
  3. Once you have your idea, start drawing it on your paper. Don't worry about making it perfect, just focus on getting your idea down.
  4. After you've finished your drawing, use your colors to make it come to life! You can use any colors you want.
  5. When you're done, write a few sentences at the bottom of your paper explaining what your AI does and why it's helpful. This is your chance to tell the story of your AI.

Remember, there's no right or wrong way to do this project. The most important thing is to use your imagination and have fun!


5 - Wrap up

Great job! You've learned what AI is, seen some examples in your daily life, and even created your own AI of the future. Remember, AI is a tool that can help us, but it is us, humans, who create and control it.

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