Week 1

DAY 1

• • Take attendance (correct nicknames/names)

  • Seating Chart

  • Enroll in Google Classroom

  • Introduce Google Classroom

    • • Go over Google Classroom Areas (Stream, Classwork, People, Grades, To-Do)

      • Explain that "returned" on Google Classroom means I put the grade in Skyward.

  • Pass out Class Syllabus

    • • Need to have parents fill out the Syllabus agreement form that is on Google Classroom.

      • Positive Attitude. Participation.

  • Mr. Paxton Pop Quiz

    • • Discussion of results and answers

  • Emphasize the Accountability rule.

  • Go over and explain mrpaxton.com website.

DAY 2 - 3

• • Reminder to Enroll into Google Classroom

  • Get seating charts corrected.

  • Remind about Class Syllabus agreement form. Due Monday.

  • Go over Class Syllabus and NEW Class Intro Prezi.

    • • •  OLD Class Introduction Prezi

  • Explain mrpaxton.com website.

  • Student Introduction Survey  

  • Talk about Fire, Tornado, Lockdown procedures.

Week 2

DAY 4

• • Connecting to Our World:  Where have you already seen or used AI in your daily life (on your phone, in video games, on social media)? Based on your own experience, what’s your gut reaction to it—is it mostly helpful, a little bit creepy, or something else entirely? 

  • AI Trends Intro Assignment Presentation

  • AI Trends Intro Assignment Document

  • Group Activity – Investigate & Present (45 minutes)

    • • • Step 1 – Group Formation (5 min)  Divide students into groups of 2 or 3. Choose Topics (no repeats)

        • Step 2 – Research (25 min) Each group investigates their assigned topic and answers:

        • Step 3 – Create a Short Presentation (15 min)
          Groups prepare a 3-5 minute mini-presentation to summarize their findings. 

    • EXIT PROMPT:  “Which trend do you think will have the biggest impact on your life? Why?”

DAY 5 - 6

• • Introduce Code.org Curriculum

  • Problem Solving with AI

    • • Lesson 1 - Talking to Machines Slideshow (updated)

      • Lesson 1 - Talking to Machines Unit Guide (updated)

• • Code.org Curriculum

  • Problem Solving with AI

    • • Lesson 2 - Beyond Words Slideshow (updated)

      • Lesson 2 - Beyond Words Unit Guide (updated)

DAY 7 - 8

• • Code.org Curriculum

  • Problem Solving with AI

    • • Lesson 3 - The AI's Brain Slideshow (updated)

      • Lesson 3 - The AI's Brain Unit Guide (updated)

• • Code.org Curriculum

  • Problem Solving with AI

    • • Lesson 4 - Smart or Just Predictable Slideshow (updated)

      • Lesson 4 - Smart or Just Predictable Unit Guide (updated)