AI in the Classroom
AI resources for K-12 teachers
Inspiring educators to explore the world and possibilities of artificial intelligence, this resource is your place for tools, strategies, and lesson plans designed to help you succeed in the classroom. Whether you're looking to strengthen student engagement, expand your lesson plans, or dive deeper into the world of AI innovations, we have something for everyone. Check back often as we will have detailed resources and further updates available coming soon to help you incorporate AI into your teaching practices.
Learning and Teaching with AI
This self-paced, online professional development course is designed to empower K-12 educators with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their classrooms. Through engaging, hands-on modules, participants will explore foundational AI concepts, discover practical classroom applications, and learn strategies for teaching students to use AI responsibly and ethically.
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Exploring Nuclear Energy through the Elements and Principles of Art
Grade Level: 9th-12th grade, STEAM
In this lesson, students will explore how visual art can be used to interpret and communicate scientific concepts, specifically nuclear fission and fusion. Through the analysis of Alma Thomas’ work and the creation of their own abstract art, students will apply their understanding of the elements and principles of art to represent complex scientific ideas in a creative and meaningful way.
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Developing a Classroom AI Policy
Grade Level: 6th-12th
This lesson introduces students to the ethical and practical implications of using artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Through discussions, collaborative activities, and real-world scenarios, students will explore the benefits and risks of AI tools, reflect on classroom values, and develop an AI Use Policy for the classroom that promotes responsible and effective technology use. The lesson emphasizes critical thinking, digital citizenship, and collaboration while preparing students to navigate the evolving role of AI in their academic lives.
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AI in the News
Grade Level: 9th-12th
This lesson introduces high school students to the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern journalism as they explore the benefits and limitations of generative AI. Students will write prompts for an AI chatbot to generate news articles, analyze the accuracy and credibility of the AI-generated content, and reflect on the implications of using AI in writing and journalism.
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Evaluating AI Output
Grade Level: 6th-12th
This lesson centers on the critical evaluation and refinement of AI-generated content, empowering students to explore the capabilities and limitations of AI language models like ChatGPT. Through hands-on activities, collaborative discussions, and independent editing workshops, students will learn to craft effective prompts, analyze AI outputs, and enhance their writing through human editing and oversight.
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Ethical AI Use
Grade Level: 8th-12th
This lesson engages students in critically exploring the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in a future career field as well as the ethical implications of AI in society. Students will investigate AI’s effect on key issues like intellectual property, the environment, privacy, and autonomous decision-making by examining real-world case studies and research materials and engaging in group discussions to analyze the benefits and risks of AI technologies.
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Picture Perfect AI
Grade Level: 6th-8th
This lesson plan is to engage students in an interactive and thought-provoking learning experience that connects the concepts of emotions and artificial intelligence. By using fun activities, class discussions, and hands-on training of an AI system, students will gain a deeper understanding of how AI works, its possible purposes, and the ethical considerations that should be considered when designing and using machines.
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Build your Brand: Coding with AI
Grade Level: 6th-12th
This lesson empowers students to design and develop a functional website for a fictional business by using AI chatbot technology to generate HTML/CSS code. Through collaborative planning, creative problem-solving, and hands-on coding, students will learn how to translate business concepts into digital content while exploring the practical applications of artificial intelligence in web development.
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AI is No Longer Sci-fi
Grade Level: 6th-12th
This lesson is intended to be an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) where students gain a clear understanding of what artificial intelligence is, how AI benefits society, and how AI works. Students with no prior knowledge or experience with the topic will have the opportunity to train a computer program to recognize images.
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AI Resources for K-12 Education
Check out this comprehensive resource book designed to help you navigate the world of AI. Packed with curated links and sample prompts, this guide will show you how to make the most of AI tools and bring them into your classroom with confidence.
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