Introduction to AI for Middle School
- Level Middle School
- Contact Hours 55
In this semester-long course, students will dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence through engaging lessons and hands-on projects. They will explore core topics such as machine learning, generative AI, prompt engineering, ethics, and the real-world applications of AI in society. Students will also have opportunities to build, test, and reflect on their own AI projects to deepen their understanding. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to think critically about both the possibilities and challenges of AI in the modern world.
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What is AI?
In this module, students will build a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence by exploring what AI is, where it appears in everyday life, and how it differs from other technologies. Through examples, discussions, and interactive activities, they’ll examine different types of AI systems. Students train their own mini model and design an original AI helper. |
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Communicating with AI
In this module, students will learn how to effectively interact with AI systems by practicing prompt creation, testing chatbot responses, and even fooling AI into giving incorrect responses. Through hands-on projects and guided explorations, they’ll see how inputs shape outputs, and how communication strategies can make AI more useful and accurate. |
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Generative AI
Students will experiment with generative AI tools that create text, images, music, and more. Through creative projects and guided challenges, they’ll explore how generative models combine existing knowledge in new ways, and reflect on both the exciting possibilities and the limitations of AI-driven creativity. |
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AI's Impacts on Society
Students will investigate how AI affects individuals, communities, and the world at large. Through readings, discussions, and reflection activities, they’ll examine topics such as bias, fairness, and ethics in AI, while also considering the benefits, risks, and responsibilities of using AI in everyday life. |
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Alternative Assignments
Choose from several alternative assignments to enrich student learning or replace tools as needed. |
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