Lesson Plan: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Grade Level: Secondary (9th-12th grade)

Duration: 60 minutes

Objective: Students will understand the concept of artificial intelligence (AI), its applications, and its impact on society.

Materials: - Projector or smartboard - Computer with internet access - Video resources (links provided below) - Worksheet resources (links provided below) - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers

Lesson Outline:

I. Introduction (5 minutes) - Begin the lesson by asking students if they have heard of artificial intelligence (AI) and what they think it means. - Explain that AI refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence. - Share a real-life example of AI, such as voice assistants like Siri or Alexa, self-driving cars, or recommendation algorithms used by streaming platforms.

II. Lesson Content (25 minutes) A. Video: “What is Artificial Intelligence?” (10 minutes) - Show the video to provide a basic understanding of AI. - Link: [https://youtu.be/WSKi8HfcxEk]

B. Discussion and Questioning (15 minutes) - Engage students in a discussion about the video and their understanding of AI. - Use the following questions to guide the discussion: 1. What are some examples of AI mentioned in the video? 2. How does AI differ from traditional computer programs? 3. What are some potential benefits and challenges of AI? 4. How do you think AI can impact our daily lives and society as a whole?

III. Assessment (15 minutes) A. Worksheet Activity: “AI Applications” (10 minutes) - Distribute the worksheet to students. - Instruct them to read the scenarios and identify whether AI is being used or not. - Discuss the answers as a class.

B. Group Discussion (5 minutes) - Divide students into small groups and ask them to brainstorm additional examples of AI applications. - Each group should share their ideas with the class.

IV. Differentiation (5 minutes) - For students who need additional support, provide them with a simplified version of the worksheet or work in pairs. - For advanced students, encourage them to research and present on a specific AI application of their choice.

V. Plenary (5 minutes) - Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson. - Ask students to reflect on how AI can impact their future careers and the skills they may need to develop to adapt to this technology.

Video Resources: 1. “What is Artificial Intelligence?” by Techquickie: [https://youtu.be/WSKi8HfcxEk]

Worksheet Resources: 1. “AI Applications” worksheet: [Provide a link to a relevant worksheet resource]

Note: The worksheet resource can be created by the teacher or sourced from educational websites such as TeachEngineering or Teachable Machine.

Assessment: - Students’ participation in class discussions and group activities. - Completion and accuracy of the “AI Applications” worksheet.

Differentiation: - Provide simplified versions of the worksheet for students who need additional support. - Pair students up to work collaboratively on the worksheet. - Encourage advanced students to research and present on a specific AI application.

Plenary: - Use the whiteboard or chart paper to summarize the key points discussed during the lesson. - Engage students in a brief discussion about their reflections on the impact of AI on their future careers and the skills they may need to develop.