Engineering AI Activities

Prepare your students for the future by bringing AI to your science classroom! This engineering AI resource is designed to introduce students to the exciting world of artificial intelligence and its applications through interactive, creative activities that teach students about the uses and limitations of AI. Rigor is not sacrificied. Instead, students are positioned as active participants and validators of AI-generated responses.

 

As AI becomes an integral part of our lives, students must understand its role in shaping the world around them. With this resource, students will explore the ways AI can assist in content generation and the importance of critically evaluating its outputs. These activities foster problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration, empowering students to question, validate, and use AI to enhance their learning.

 

This tool is a must for today’s science classrooms. AI is here to stay, and as educators, it’s our responsibility to guide students in harnessing its learning potential. By integrating AI into your lessons, you’ll reinforce key scientific concepts while also equipping your students with the skills to thrive in an AI-driven future.

 

Disclaimer: 

While there are plenty of free AI tools available, some of the best options require a subscription. That’s why I’m thrilled to partner with Kidgeni, a platform dedicated to bringing AI safely into classrooms. They’ve invited me to share insights on how AI is being used by science teachers, and as a thank-you for our collaboration, they’re offering my users 20% off credits with the coupon code LANEY at checkout.

 

Topics covered in this engineering AI resource include:

• The engineering design process
• Protypes
• Criteria
• Constraits
• Iteration
• Obsolence

 

Who is this resource for?

This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students in grades 6-9. It comprehensively covers the mentioned topics, and includes several comprehension and extension questions that will lock in learning. This is a digital resource that requires access to the internet using a student device.

 

How Can I Use this engineering AI Resource?

• Emergency Sub Plans
• An independent workstation in a set of station
• Differentiation – Assign these activities as reteaching for students who have yet to show mastery.
• Homework
• Creation of anIndependent Work Packet for students who are not able to be present for direct instruction.
• Extension activity for early finishers or for students who show a special interest in the topic
• Use as a square on a Choice Board

 

What’s Included?

• PDF File
• Google Slides Digital Version (for assigning through your learning management system)
• Link to editable PPT/Keynote version of file (for making optional edits)
• Answer Key

 

After your purchase, you will download a printable PDF file in color. On page 2, you will find links to all the files mentioned above.

 

Please look at the preview file to see more of this resource.

More questions?

Email me at laneyleeteaches@gmail.com