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Artificial Intelligence

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring its concepts, applications, and ethical implications.

Grades 6th-12th STEAM & Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
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About this program

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring its concepts, applications, and ethical implications. Students will learn how AI systems work, including machine learning, algorithms, and data processing, through interactive and hands-on activities. Using beginner-friendly web-based AI platforms, students will build basic models that demonstrate AI’s ability to recognize patterns, automate tasks, and make predictions. The course also emphasizes critical thinking about AI's impact on society, jobs, and privacy, fostering an understanding of this transformative technology.

Final Projects or Artifacts:

Final projects or artifacts

Students will create a working AI project, such as an image or sound recognition system using tools built with AI platforms. They will document their process in a report, explaining how the AI system works, the data it uses, and its real-world applications, alongside reflections on AI's benefits and ethical concerns.

Program Requirements

Program requirements

Instructor access to SmartBoard or Projector
Laptop 1 per student (ex: Chromebook; Lenovo)
Artificial Intelligence Generator (Ex: ChatGPT; Google Gemini; Claude; Khanmigo)