Lesson Plan
AI and the Environment: Friend or Foe?
Introduce 6th-8th graders to the environmental impacts of AI and guide them in evaluating its pros and cons.
This lesson helps students understand how AI affects our ecosystem, fostering critical thinking about technology's ecological footprint and sustainable practices.
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Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 Minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 Minutes
Step 2
Interactive Activity
10 Minutes
Step 3
Game
10 Minutes
Step 4
Discussion
10 Minutes
Step 5
Quiz and Wrap-Up
10 Minutes
Activity
Game
Quiz
AI Quiz Questions
Slide Deck
AI and the Environment
What is AI?
Pros of AI on the Environment
Cons of AI on the Environment
Balancing AI's Impacts
