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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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    Duration: 105 minutes

    Grades: 7-12

    In this lesson, learners work in teams to examine wastewater data for a local region.

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  • Data Challenge

    Duration: 90 minutes

    Grades: 7-12

    Analyze how The Tech for Global Good laureates use data as a tool to solve problems and affect change.

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  • Periodic Table Battleship

    Duration: 50 minutes

    Grade Levels: 5-8

    Identify elements of the periodic table by doing an activity based on the classic game of Battleship.

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  • Tips for Remote STEM Learning

    Grade Levels: K-12

    Resource guides with tips for educators and parents for leading design challenges in a virtual setting or at home.

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  • Unpacking Design Challenges

    Duration: 6 minutes

    Grade Levels: K-12

    This video for educators provides a behind the scenes look at a design challenge in action.

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  • Traverse the Terrain

    Duration: 60 minutes

    Grade Levels: 6-8

    Explore using coordinate planes to navigate a rover through uncharted territory on Mars.

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  • The Math Behind Circuits

    Duration: Two 60-minute sessions

    Grade Levels: 4-6

    Explore circuits and make calculations to gain practical skills in building, visualizing, and understanding circuits.

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  • Roller Coasters

    Duration: 20+ minutes

    Grade Levels: 2-6

    Create a coaster that will deliver your ‘cart’ safely into a cup at the end of your track.

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  • Ninja Walk

    Duration: 15+ minutes

    Grade Levels: 2-12

    Move through a noisy obstacle course, then analyze the data on your performance.

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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.