Introduction to AI for Students

Curriculum
Written By Peter Distol
 

Lesson 1: Interview a Chatbot

Lesson Overview

  • Length: 90 mins 

  • Grade: 7-9 and 10-12 versions

  • Subject: English (ELA), Computer Science (ICT), Humanities

In this hands-on lesson, students will be introduced to the functions, opportunities, and risks of large language model chatbots and broader artificial intelligence (AI). 

After identifying AI and chatbots they already interact with, students will draft questions and ‘interview’ a chatbot like ChatGPT. At the end of the lesson, students will peer review the interviews and reflect on what they learned.

Digital & Print Learning Packet includes: 

  • Detailed Lesson Plan with Activities

  • Digital Resources & Exemplars

  • Print Work Pack

  • US/UK/AUS/ISTE Standards Alignment

  • Parent Permission Note

 
 

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

  • Identify and share examples of AI and chatbots they use in their every day life

  • Create thought-provoking questions about the power and potential of AI

  • Conduct and record a chatbot interview using prepared questions

  • Assess a peer's chatbot interview and provide feedback

  • Reflect on the risks and opportunities of LLM chatbots and AI.

What’s next?

This is the first in a 4-lesson sequence introducing middle and high school students to the power, potential and risks of generative AI with a focus on ChatGPT.

Upcoming lessons explore how large language models are trained and generate answers, the risks of AI hallucination and bias, and co-create a student AI policy.

Lesson 2: The Mind of the Machine

Lesson 3: Hallucination Detective

Lesson 4: Co-Creating an AI School Policy

 
 
Peter Distol
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