Day of AI Curriculum

Secondary Lesson - Grades 6-12

Lesson 3:

What is an Algorithm?

Lesson Objectives

Students will:

Learn what an algorithm is and be able to write their own algorithm

Lesson Time: Approx. 45 minutes

Lesson Plan

Lesson 3: What is an Algorithm? | Lesson Plan

Slide Deck

Lesson 3 -What is an Algorithm? | Slide Show

Student Handouts

Understanding Algorithms

(Answers on Page 3)

Understanding Algorithms: Inputs, Outputs, and the Process

Algorithm Challenges Worksheet

(Optional)

Algorithm Writing Challenges

Optimized Algorithms Handout

Optimized Algorithms Student Handout

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