What this lesson teaches
Students learn how AI chatbots function by creating one, grasping the fundamentals of AI interaction. This activity helps demystify technology and empowers them to understand how digital assistants can assist in daily tasks.
Digital Literacy
Can you finish ai detective: unraveling the mystery of chatbots in about 30 min?
AI Detective: Unraveling the Mystery of Chatbots
You will students learn how AI chatbots function by creating one, grasping the fundamentals of AI interaction.
Duration30 min
Age GroupAges 10–11
DifficultyAdvanced
SubjectDigital Literacy
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Engaging in practical coding allows students to visualize AI operations, reinforcing their understanding of algorithmic thinking through Bruner's CPA approach. By building something tangible, they internalize concepts rather than just memorizing them.
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1. Open Scratch and create a new project. 2. Choose a sprite for your chatbot. 3. Program the sprite to greet users with 'Hi! How can I help you?' 4. Add responses for at least three questions using 'if-then' statements. 5. Test your chatbot with family members, asking different questions. 6. Share your chatbot's abilities and get feedback for improvement.