Here’s a basic outline for a Class 5 Artificial Intelligence Curriculum:
Unit 1: What is AI?
- Introduction to AI
- Simple definition of Artificial Intelligence
- How AI is different from human intelligence
- Fun examples of AI around us: Smart toys, voice assistants (like Alexa, Siri)
Unit 2: AI in Everyday Life
- Where do we see AI?
- AI in games: How AI helps video game characters move
- AI in smart devices: How smart home devices (lights, locks) work using AI
- AI in our phones: Voice search, picture recognition
Unit 3: Understanding Machines and Learning
- How do computers learn?
- Basic idea of how machines can learn from examples (with simple games or stories)
- Why do computers need data to make decisions?
- Hands-on activity: Sorting images or objects using simple rules (preparing kids for the concept of classification)
Unit 4: Fun with AI Projects
- Explore AI Tools
- Interactive AI games: Use simple AI-based games or apps to see how AI makes choices
- AI drawing or storytelling apps: Create art or stories with the help of AI
- Simple AI Project
- Build a chatbot with your own set of rules using kid-friendly tools like Scratch
- Train a toy robot or app-based robot to complete a task (e.g., move through a maze)
Unit 5: AI in Nature and Society
- AI and Animals
- How AI helps scientists understand animal behavior
- AI in farming: How robots help with planting and harvesting
- AI and Helping People
- AI in healthcare: How AI helps doctors find diseases
- AI and safety: How AI can help in security and protecting homes
Unit 6: Ethics and AI
- Fairness and Responsibility in AI
- Why do we need to teach machines to be fair and kind?
- Simple examples of how AI can make mistakes and why it’s important to teach them well
- Basic idea of responsibility when using AI: “Who is in charge?”
Unit 7: AI and the Future
- The Future of AI
- Fun discussion on what robots and AI might be able to do in the future (flying cars, smart cities)
- How AI might help make life easier and solve big problems like climate change or space exploration
Unit 8: Hands-on Fun with AI
- Create Your Own AI Ideas
- Imagine and draw what kind of robot or AI tool you would like to have in the future
- Share stories of how AI can help in their daily lives (in school, at home, etc.)
This curriculum is designed to make learning about AI fun and accessible for class 5 students. It introduces the basic concepts of AI through games, stories, and hands-on activities, while also sparking curiosity about the future of technology.