Activity 25: AI & Bias
Students will learn about underlying themes of bias when training AI and how that impacts us.
Grade: Kindergarten
Grade: 1
Grade: 2
Grade: 3
Grade: 4
Grade: 5
Grade: 6
Time: 45 Minutes
Description
In this activity, students will learn about how AI can become biased based off of the information used to train it.
Time Required
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
Materials Required
- Shared Computer or Projector
- Lesson Slides Pt.1
- Lesson Slides Pt.2
- Trick-or-Treat AI Worksheet
Steps to Conduct the Activity
Difficulty Breakdown
Introduction
- Have all the students group together near the projector.
- Everyone should be able to see and encouraged to respond.
Instructions
- Run through the Lesson Slides Pt.1 with the class. Make sure to explain everything the slides cover.
- Run through the Lesson Slides Pt.2 with the class. About halfway through, the worksheet should be passed out. Completing it is worked in to the slides.
- 🔍 Focus Skills: bias understanding, bias reduction, AI literacy
Discussion & Reflection
After the activity has been completed, gather the class for a quick debrief. We can ask:
- How does AI become biased?
- How does this bias affect you? How might it affect your peers?
Wrap-Up
This activity aims to enhance students’ understanding of AI and potential bias when training it. By looking through examples, students apply their knowledge in a practical and interactive manner, reinforcing their understanding of AI bias.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
- Define AI bias
- Understand how AI bias occurs
- Understand how to help reduce AI bias