Course Content
WEEK 1 — INTRODUCTION TO AI
Topics • What is AI • Difference between Human Intelligence and AI • Examples of AI in daily life • AI tools we use everyday • The future of AI Activity Students ask AI a question.
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AI FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

PART 1 — Opening Question (10 minutes)

Ask students:

Question 1

Do you think machines can think?

Examples to discuss:

• Google Maps choosing the fastest route
• Netflix recommending movies
• Face unlock on phones
• Voice assistants like Alexa

Explain:

These are examples of Artificial Intelligence.


PART 2 — What is AI? (15 minutes)

Simple Definition:

Artificial Intelligence is the ability of machines or computers to learn, think, and solve problems like humans.

Example

Human Brain
• learns
• understands
• makes decisions

AI Systems
• analyze data
• learn patterns
• make predictions


PART 3 — AI IN DAILY LIFE (15 minutes)

Examples students will recognize:

Smartphones
Face recognition

Google
Search results

YouTube
Video recommendations

Amazon
Product suggestions

Self driving cars
Navigation systems

Explain:

AI is already everywhere.


PART 4 — AI DEMONSTRATION (10 minutes)

Open ChatGPT.

Ask:

“Explain the solar system to a 10 year old.”

Then ask:

“Write a poem about rain.”

Explain:

AI can
• answer questions
• write
• explain
• generate ideas


PART 5 — Class Activity (10 minutes)

Students ask AI 3 questions.

Examples

• Explain cricket rules
• Write a birthday poem
• Suggest a business idea

Students share answers.


HOMEWORK

Ask AI the following:

  1. Explain how airplanes fly.

  2. Write a short story about a farmer.

  3. Suggest one business idea.

Bring the answers next class.


KEY MESSAGE OF LESSON 1

AI is not magic.

It is a tool that becomes powerful when humans use it intelligently.