Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A field of computer science that focuses on creating machines capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence.
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K-5th
AI is when computers act smart, like answering questions, helping with directions, or finishing your sentence. Kids use AI without knowing it, like when Alexa answers or YouTube suggests videos.
6-8th
AI is when technology can 'learn' or make decisions, like filtering spam emails or correcting your spelling. It’s all around: in maps, photos, and even TikTok.
9-12th
Students interact with AI constantly, through predictive text, smart assistants, chatbots, and tools like ChatGPT. Understanding this helps them use technology critically and responsibly.
Expeditions
K-5th
Show a video of an AI assistant (like Alexa or Siri). Ask students when they’ve used one. Let them "ask" the teacher (pretending to be AI) silly questions and guess how real AI would respond.
6-8th
Break down how AI recommends videos. Ask students to reflect on how do these tools know what I like? Talk about patterns and predictions.
9-12th
Track your daily interactions with AI for a day. Highlight helpful and confusing moments. Write a short reflection: How much of your day involved AI decisions?
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