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In this gamified lesson, learners use Mash-Up cards to brainstorm a problem they want to solve. Then, they develop an out-of-the-box solution to the problem by imagining new artificial intelligence tools.

Find this lesson and more at thetech.org/ai 

What's Your Problem?
Brainstorming AI Solutions

We love brainstorming and prototyping at The Tech, so we are extra excited to announce our latest innovation: a “Teach with Me” Lesson.

  • This lesson includes a pre-recorded facilitation of the activities from beginning to end, just think of us as your co-facilitators.
  • Since we won’t really be there to hear students’ ideas, we’d love for you to share them back with us. On the lesson page, you’ll see a button for sharing student ideas and feedback on the lesson. Happy problem-solving!

Grades: 3-12
Duration: 45 minutes

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  Like most of our resources, this lesson is aligned with the engineering strand of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

  

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  • Plugged Activities and Scratch

    Duration: 8 minutes

    Grade Levels: K-12

    Tips on using Scratch and leading plugged activities with students.

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  • Unplugged Activities

    Duration: 5 minutes

    Grade Levels: K-12

    Learn how to teach computational thinking without a computer.

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  • Why Computational Thinking?

    Duration: 4 minutes

    Grade Levels: K-12

    Educators explain how computational thinking can be taught in a variety of settings.

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  • What is Computational Thinking?

    Duration: 4 minutes

    Grade Levels: K-12

    Understand computational thinking and see examples of its use in everyday life.

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  • Tech for Tomorrow Virtual Field Trip

    Video Duration: 30 minutes, Pre and Post activities: 90 minutes

    Grade Levels: K-12

    This career-focused virtual field trip takes your students through Silicon Valley to meet some of the region’s most innovative tech experts.

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  • AI for Global Good

    Duration: 40 minutes

    Grade Levels: 4-12

    Examine several organizations using AI in their work. Consider the benefits and limitations of using AI to create change.

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  • Paper Skyscraper

    Duration: 15+ minutes

    Grades: 2-6

    Create the tallest structure you can with only five sheets of paper. 

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  • Machine Learning Unplugged

    Duration: 45 minutes

    Grade Levels: 4-12

    In this unplugged activity, take the role of a wildlife conservationist who uses data to refine and test a machine learning algorithm.

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  • Motion Impossible

    Duration: Three 60 minute sessions

    Grade Levels: 4 - 12

    In this three part challenge, students will design and test devices that can move a heart quickly and safely across land, water, or air. 

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Looking for more than one lesson?

Try one of our Content Bundles

Artificial Intelligence

What is AI?

Computational Thinking

Get with the (computer) program

Data Science

Byte into these

Design Challenge Learning

Explore tips for innovation

Systems Design

Big thinkers, unite!

Social Emotional Learning

Engineering with empathy

  

These resources are made possible through The Bowers Institute

Supporting educators to develop problem-solvers locally, nationally and globally.