Learning Intention: Understand the basics of natural language processing

Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Explain the basic principles of natural language processing 2. Identify the key algorithms and tools used in natural language processing 3. Describe common applications of natural language processing

Activities: 1. Introduction to Natural Language Processing (10 minutes): Begin by providing students with a brief introduction to natural language processing and its potential applications. Point out the key terms and principles (e.g. extracting meaning from text, NLP algorithms, tools, etc.).

1. Group Activity (25 minutes): Break the class into groups of 3 or 4 and assign each group a different application of natural language processing (e.g. chatbots, machine translation, text summarization, etc.). Give each group 10 minutes to research their assigned application and come up with a presentation for the class.

2. Group Presentations (20 minutes): Have each group present their application of natural language processing to the rest of the class. As they present, students should explain how the application works, what algorithms and tools are used, and how it is useful. Encourage questions and class discussion.

3. Summary (5 minutes): Summarize the key points from the lesson and review the objectives. Make sure students are able to explain the basics of natural language processing and identify the algorithms and tools used. Encourage the class to reflect on new insights about natural language processing and its practical uses.