AI Literacy in 15 Minutes or Less!

Teachers can use this flexible activity during morning meetings, tech warm-ups, transition times, library sessions, or enrichment blocks. You don't need to do any prep.

Students learn that AI is a tool, and humans are the decision-makers as they:

1. Watch a short video explaining AI in simple terms.
2. Discuss what they notice and wonder about how AI learns and makes mistakes.
3. Find examples of AI in everyday life through a scavenger hunt.
4. “Be the AI” in a fun role-play that shows how computers follow instructions.
5. Reflect and make an AI Promise to use technology safely, fairly, and creatively.

Perfect for sparking curiosity, encouraging thoughtful discussion, and helping students see how AI connects to the world around them.

Teachers can use this flexible activity on the Wayground platform (formerly Quizizz) to introduce middle school students to artificial intelligence.

Students learn that AI is a tool, and humans are the decision-makers as they:

• Watch a short interactive video explaining how AI works in everyday life.
• Discuss what they notice and wonder about how AI learns from data, and sometimes makes mistakes.
• Identify examples of AI in the apps and technologies they use daily.
• Reflect on responsible and fair use of AI in school and beyond.

You can teach the lesson live or assign it for independent completion. Click on the educator guide to access. 

Requires a free Wayground account for teachers and students.