We understand that integrating new technology—especially AI—can feel uncertain. Rest assured, the tools we use have been thoroughly tested to be child-friendly, and they’re only employed under strict teacher supervision. We’ve specifically chosen platforms that are designed to prevent inappropriate responses, ensuring a safe and constructive environment for our students.
In our lessons, we emphasize critical thinking, teaching students not just how to use AI, but why they should question its suggestions, accuracy, and source of information.
By guiding them through teacher-led sessions, we ensure that all discussions about AI remain grounded in essential learning goals like problem-solving and responsible digital citizenship. This approach prepares children to recognize AI’s role in everyday life, empowering them to ask thoughtful questions rather than blindly trust any technological tool.For parents or colleagues who want more details, we invite them to visit our dedicated website, where we outline every step of the curriculum.
The site provides clear explanations, lesson examples, and practical tips for fostering safe, ethical AI exploration. By making our entire plan transparent, we hope to build confidence in our methods and show that student well-being and critical literacy remain at the heart of our program.
​What if we have limited devices or no access to certain AI tools because they’re not allowed in our school?
Our framework works even if students cannot use AI tools directly or if internet access is limited. Each lesson already includes teacher-led demonstrations, so you can display the AI's responses and guide discussion without needing every student to be online. If specific websites are blocked or the network is unreliable, you can take screenshots of the AI's answers beforehand. When it is time for activities such as Lesson 3, you simply show these saved responses and follow the existing lesson steps. This way, you do not have to create any new materials, and students still learn the essential AI concepts by observing, discussing, and fact-checking the prompts the AI would have generated.
​Absolutely. The framework is designed so you can easily apply AI concepts to any subject or theme you are already covering in class. For instance, if you are studying ecosystems or historical events, you could adapt the AI-based activities to gather facts and create a culminating product (like a class book) around those topics. Because the lessons focus on core skills such as prompting AI, fact-checking, and critical thinking, they fit naturally into most curriculum units without requiring major changes to your existing plans.
-> This framework was originally developed at a school where the curriculum included studying historical figures and biographies, which is why Marie Curie became the central topic. The same school also emphasized creating stories drawn from personal experiences to evoke emotions (pathos). This is an area where AI tends to struggle, whereas AI excels at delivering factual or credibility-based content (ethos).
​Can these AI lessons be adapted to different class topics or ongoing projects?
​How do I assess student learning or track progress with these AI activities?
If time allows, we provide a pre- and post-assessment to help track student learning. These assessments measure students' understanding of AI concepts, fact-checking, and ethical considerations before and after the unit. However, since the lessons are heavily focused on discussion and critical thinking, traditional assessments may not capture all aspects of student progress.
The pre- and post-assessments are suggestions and can be adapted based on what the teacher wants to assess and the ability level of the class. Teachers may also choose to track progress through class discussions, student reflections, or observation of how students engage with AI tools throughout the unit. The goal is not just to test knowledge but to encourage students to think critically about AI and its role in everyday life.
The framework is primarily direct instruction due to our focus on accessibility and simplicity. The lessons are designed to be teacher-led, ensuring that all educators, regardless of their familiarity with AI, can confidently deliver them without extensive preparation. However, through hands-on try-outs, discussions, and direct AI interactions, the approach can be adapted to include elements of inquiry-based learning.
Students are encouraged to question, analyze, and reflect rather than simply consume information. While the structure provides clear guidance, there is flexibility for teachers to shift towards a more student-driven approach, depending on the class’s needs and the level of engagement.
Are these lessons inquiry-based or direct instruction?
​What if students ask questions about AI that I don’t know the answer to?
That’s completely okay and actually an important learning moment. AI is a new and rapidly evolving technology, and even experts are still learning about it. It is important to explain to students that AI is changing our world faster than almost any other technology, which means that no one has all the answers yet.
This is a great opportunity to encourage curiosity and critical thinking. If a student asks a question you don’t know, you can discuss it together, research it, or even test an AI tool to see what kind of response it gives. This helps reinforce the idea that learning is ongoing, especially with a topic like AI. By acknowledging that AI is still developing, you also show students that it is our responsibility to think carefully, ask questions, and stay informed as technology continues to shape our lives.
There are three flexible options if you cannot teach the full framework:
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Teach just the first lesson – Even without completing all five lessons, introducing AI in the first session will already help students develop critical thinking skills about AI’s role and limitations.
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Spread the lessons over the semester – The lessons do not need to be taught consecutively. Each lesson includes built-in recap moments, so students can revisit AI concepts even if there is a gap between sessions.
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Explore AI tools in shorter discussions – If a full lesson is not possible, you can introduce a single AI tool and have a short critical discussion about its strengths and weaknesses. This can easily fit into a morning meeting or a short class discussion, allowing students to engage with AI concepts even in a limited time frame.
This framework is designed to be adaptable, so even small interactions with AI can help students build awareness, critical thinking, and digital literacy skills.
What if I don’t have time to teach all the lessons in the framework?