Eighth Grade Digital Literacy Lessons
Please, work with your school site to determine who will teach which lessons this year to minimize repetitive lessons for students. Suggestions are listed below by department.
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All lessons are divided into six different core topics, plus AI.
All lessons are divided into six different core topics, plus AI.
Each subject will focus on one of the core topics. Most subjects will include one AI lesson.
Each subject will focus on one of the core topics. Most subjects will include one AI lesson.
Core Topics include: Healthy Habits, Privacy & Safety, Digital Footprint & Identity, Relationships & Communication, Cyberbullying & Online Harms, Information & Media Literacy
Core Topics include: Healthy Habits, Privacy & Safety, Digital Footprint & Identity, Relationships & Communication, Cyberbullying & Online Harms, Information & Media Literacy
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Science Classes
Science Classes
(Healthy Habits)
(Healthy Habits)
Facing Off with Facial Recognition (20 minutes)
Facing Off with Facial Recognition (20 minutes)
What are the benefits and risks of facial recognition?
Facial recognition is one of the many applications of AI technology. Like other technologies, facial recognition offers both opportunities to improve our lives and potential risks. Use this dilemma and thinking routine to help students consider the benefits and drawbacks of facial recognition.
Objectives
Objectives
Understand what facial recognition is.
Consider the benefits and risks of facial recognition.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
artificial intelligence (AI) . facial recognition . privacy
Mathematics Classes
Mathematics Classes
(Privacy & Safety)
(Privacy & Safety)
AI Algorithms: How Well Do They Know You?
AI Algorithms: How Well Do They Know You?
AI Algorithms: How Well Do They Know You?
AI Algorithms: How Well Do They Know You?
(20 minutes)
(20 minutes)
How does artificial intelligence influence what we see online?
In a world filled with more content than we could ever possibly consume, recommendation algorithms have long been a necessary part of the internet. This type of AI helps determine what we see (and don't see) online. But while that can be helpful, these algorithms can have unintended consequences, like creating filter bubbles, perpetuating bias, and undermining our creativity, choices, and opportunities. Use this lesson to help your students think critically about how AI is shaping their experiences online in both helpful and harmful ways.
Objectives
Objectives
Learn what recommendation algorithms are.
Understand how recommendation algorithms are trained and make decisions.
Reflect on how algorithmic content can shape our online experiences and what we value.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
artificial intelligence (AI) . recommendation algorithm
English Classes
English Classes
(Digital Footprint & Identity)
(Digital Footprint & Identity)
Artificial Intelligence: Is It Plagiarism? (50 minutes)
Artificial Intelligence: Is It Plagiarism? (50 minutes)
What is the impact of artificial intelligence on how we learn and create?
The number of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has grown significantly over the past few years. Some of the most popular tools are capable of creating seemingly original content, like images or text. Help students consider the ethical dilemmas of using AI to create content, and help them identify the appropriate use of these tools in a school setting.
Objectives
Objectives
Define artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI.
Identify the potential impacts of generative AI.
Use the Take a Stand routine to discuss how to ethically use AI in school.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
plagiarism . artificial intelligence (AI) . generative AI
Physical Education/Health Classes
Physical Education/Health Classes
(Relationships & Communication)
(Relationships & Communication)
Social Studies Classes
Social Studies Classes
(Cyberbullying & Online Harm)
(Cyberbullying & Online Harm)
AI Chatbots & Friendship
AI Chatbots & Friendship
AI Chatbots & Friendship (15 minutes)
AI Chatbots & Friendship (15 minutes)
How can AI chatbots impact our idea of friendship?
Over time, technology has influenced how we build and maintain friendships. And with recent developments in AI technology, we now have generative AI chatbots that can conduct what feels like a very real conversation. While this can be entertaining and helpful, it can also cause people to develop emotional connections with chatbots. But is this OK? In this lesson, students will grapple with this question, reflecting upon what makes human friendships special and unique.
Objectives
Objectives
Identify the qualities of a good friend.
Explore how an AI chatbot can provide help.
Reflect upon the unique benefits of human friendships.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
AI chatbot
Electives
Electives
(Information & Media Literacy)
(Information & Media Literacy)
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