AI Snapshots for Science classes includes total of 45 classroom warm-ups. The 5-minute warm-ups connect AI principles and applications to topics students encounter in a science classroom.

Estimated time required: 5 minutes.

Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop.

AI Snapshots for the Social Studies classroom includes total of 45 classroom warm-ups. The 5-minute warm-ups connect AI concepts and applications to social studies topics like civics, history, and economics.

Estimated time required: 5 minutes.

Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop.

Students will gain an introduction of the course and the optional accompanying book, "Plastic, Ahoy!" by Patricia Newman. The book chronicles the research vessel, New Horizon, and its scientists and researchers on a journey to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Students will exercise critical thinking and creativity as they start to explore their own ideas about Robotics and how their ideas could be applied to scenarios on the New Horizon voyage or in their own life.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.

This lesson focuses on an introduction and overview of the Verizon Innovative Learning Artificial Intelligence + Robotics (AIR) Course, defining foundational vocabulary for AIR including algorithm, computer program and pseudocode. It will also provide a basic explanation of the vocabulary terms, how they relate to robotics and how students can apply these ideas themselves. Students will also see examples and practice how to write pseudocode.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.

This lesson focuses on an introduction to Artificial Intelligence and an overview of how AI fits into the AIR Verizon Innovative Learning Course. Students will gain an overview of the Technology used in the AIR course, review the concepts of robotics, algorithms, and programming and how these concepts work with AI. Additionally, students will continue learning about the New Horizon Voyage from Plastic Ahoy! while asking critical thinking questions about how robotics and AI can help on the New Horizon and overall, in everyday life.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.

In Lesson 4 students will continue learning about Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and the preparation for the New Horizon Voyage. Students will review the idea of Entrepreneurship and how we can relate entrepreneurial ideas to the field of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics by looking at specific problems the New Horizon voyage might face as well as problems that might exist within their own lives or communities. AI and Robotics innovations face ethical issues such as AI bias and students will gain an introduction to this concept.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.

Students will learn about Sustainability and its 3 pillars: Environmental Protection, Social Development and Economic Growth. "Plastic, Ahoy!" author Patricia Newman introduces herself and the book. If you have access to the "Plastic, Ahoy!" book, students should read Chapter 1 in this Lesson. Finally, students will complete a brainstorming/research and sketch of an Ocean Sustainability PSA which they will then transfer to Scratch programming in a guided Activity at the end of the Lesson.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.

In this lesson, students learn how to use the Micro:bit expansion board to wire and program smart circuits with wires, LED modules, and the expansion board. They will learn to use "digital write" and "pause" to program LEDs to turn on and off at certain times.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.

In this lesson, students learn how to wire and program the button modules for the Micro:bit expansion board in order to program a basketball possession arrow.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.

In this lesson, students learn how to program a special motor called a servo. They will use “If” statements and the light sensor to program a light-activated sunshade.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.

In this lesson, students learn how to wire and program advanced inputs and outputs like buzzers, color-changing lights, and touch sensors in order to wire and code an educational toy for VilBot's younger cousin, Lil Vil.

Estimated time required: 2-3 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet.

This is an applied project where your students will identify a user from within their community, then use the design thinking process to create a project that solves their user’s problem. In Lesson 1, each student will learn about the project overview. Then, they will choose the end user they want to work with for the remaining lessons in the project!

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Robotics Kit, Tablet, Video Editing Software.

In this lesson, students will find a real person in their community to act as their “end-user.” Students will contact this person by phone or email to set up a time for an interview. Students will interview their end-user and record their responses. If possible, students can even observe their end-user in action! The interview responses will be used to create an empathy map and develop a problem statement for this project.

Estimated time required: 2-3 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Robotics Kit, Tablet, Video Editing Software.

In this lesson, students will ideate (brainstorm) ideas for their project, sketch their favorite ideas, and put together a rough budget for their project.

Estimated time required: 1-2 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Robotics Kit, Tablet, Video Editing Software.

In this lesson, students will refer to their sketches and as they create prototypes for their RVR project. This lesson includes examples and tips for creating a prototype, but this is a great opportunity for students to be creative and dedicate a good amount of time making a RVR prototype that they are proud of.

Estimated time required: 4-5 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Robotics Kit, Tablet, Video Editing Software.

In this lesson, students will arrange a time to meet with their end-user (in person or virtually) to show them their prototype. The end-user will interact with the prototype, and the student will capture their feedback in the activity worksheet. Finally, students will take the feedback and use it to improve their prototype.

Estimated time required: 2-3 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Robotics Kit, Tablet, Video Editing Software.

In this lesson, students will finish their project, create a pitch video for their project, share their project with their peers, give/receive feedback on each other’s projects, export and submit their designs, and answer a series of reflection questions.

Estimated time required: 3-4 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Robotics Kit, Tablet, Video Editing Software.

In this lesson, students will learn how to create more advanced robotics by controlling the Sphero RVR with the micro:bit. Students will learn about sensors in robotics and explore the temperature sensor function of the micro:bit. They will learn how to add the RVR SDK extension to the micro:bit MakeCode programming environment.

Estimated time required: 2-3 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Robotics Kit, Tablet.

In this lesson, students will learn how to use the RVR + littleBits to build a robotic aquatic creature that moves and makes noise! First, you'll think about real life aquatic animals that the New Horizon might have encountered, then you'll plan, design, build and program a RVR with littleBits sensors and actuators to simulate this animal's sound, movement and behaviors.

Estimated time required: 2-3 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Robotics Kit, Tablet.

In “Plastic, Ahoy!” the New Horizon had to navigate the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in the North Pacific Central Gyre. The gyre is filled with plastic, debris, and lots of sea creatures! In this lesson, students will learn how to use the RVR + littleBits + micro:bit to build a Gyre Navigator Bot that can detect and avoid obstacles!

Estimated time required: 2-3 class periods.

Technology required for this lesson: Code Editor, Electronics Kit, Laptop/Desktop, Robotics Kit, Tablet.