AI Literacy Lesson
Grade 8
Lesson 1:
What is AI?
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Lesson Overview
Essential Question
What is artificial intelligence and what are its potential benefits and drawbacks?
Lesson Overview
Artificial intelligence technology is evolving quickly. Use this short lesson to help students get acquainted with how AI works and consider some of its potential benefits and drawbacks.
Lesson Objectives
Students will be able to:
Define what artificial intelligence is.
Understand what makes generative AI unique.
Reflect on the benefits and drawbacks of generative AI.
Approximate Time Needed: 15 min
Lesson Resources
Lesson Video - What is AI?
AI Explained Handout - Active viewing handout to be used in conjunction with video.
