AI Foundations for Early Childhood
Young learners are introduced to the world of artificial intelligence through stories, movement, and play.
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This lesson introduces young children (ages 5–7) to artificial intelligence through play, discussion, and creative exploration. Students learn the difference between artificial and natural objects, discover how machines use sensors like cameras and microphones, and compare them to human senses.
Activities:
- Exploring Artificial vs. Natural: Sort objects or images into two categories, things made by people vs. things found in nature.
- Introducing Intelligence and AI: Discuss what it means to be “smart” and how machines can act intelligently.
- Interactive Game – Artificial or Natural?: Play a movement or sorting game to reinforce understanding.
- All About Intelligence: Compare how humans think and solve problems with how computers process information.
- Exploring Sensors in Machines: Discover how AI uses sensors like cameras and microphones, similar to human senses.
- AI in Action – Make Your Own Robot: Draw or build an AI robot and explain how it uses its sensors to do its job.