Hour of AI · Free for grades K-5
Two free, unplugged lessons that show kids how AI learns.
Grades K-2
Students sort toys to build a dataset. Then they act as the AI and label new toys.
45 minutes · Unplugged · AI4K12 aligned
Learn four words: feature, label, dataset, classify.
Groups sort toy cards onto feature charts.
Students act as the AI and label new toys.
Exit ticket: label three foods.
Your prep checklist. Print, gather, done.
Grades 3-5
Students train a recycling robot. They label real trash, build a decision tree and test how accurate it is.
60 minutes · Unplugged · AI4K12 aligned
Sort trash and recycling. Spot the tricky cup.
Label recyclables with their features.
Design a decision tree of yes or no questions.
Test on new items, score accuracy, improve.
Wrap up and exit ticket.
Start collecting clean recyclables a week ahead.
