DLCS18.5.GC.D
Social Interactions
Digital Literacy and Computer Science
DLCS18.4.CA.C
Modeling and Simulation
Digital Literacy and Computer Science
DLCS18.K.CA.B
Systems
Digital Literacy and Computer Science
DLCS18.K.GC.B
Collaborative Research
Digital Literacy and Computer Science
Avoid Online Scams
Overview
This is a lesson plan from Google for Education, Applied Digital Skills. During this lesson, students learn to identify and avoid online scams by analyzing a real-life situation in a group. Students will work collaboratively to identify online scams. They will analyze an online scam to identify suspicious behavior and warning signs. Then they will create a group document discussing an online scam and provide guidelines for how to avoid scams.
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Lesson/Unit Plan
Make a Word Game
Overview
This is a lesson plan from Google for Education, Applied Digital Skills. During this lesson, students use Google Sheets to create a fun word game they can play with a friend. Along the way, they will learn how to use formulas and functions.
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Lesson/Unit Plan
Modeling & Simulation: Nodes and Graphs
Overview
Introduce students to nodes and graph theory and their use in operations research. Show how Dijkstra’s Algorithm can be used to find the shortest or quickest route between nodes in a network.
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Audio/Video
Artificial Intelligence/Science and Star Wars
Phase
Before/Engage
Overview
In this learning activity, students learn about artificial intelligence and how it is being used in real-world applications. They are introduced to IBM's Watson and watch Star Wars footage as they are reminded of creative ways artificial intelligence has been used in movies. Students are asked to brainstorm ways they use artificial intelligence in their daily activities.
Can a Robot Shop for Groceries?
Phase
Before/Engage
Overview
In this learning activity, students will be introduced to automation through automated grocery shopping. Students begin the activity by reviewing their most recent grocery shopping experience. Then they are invited to brainstorm ways they think the traditional grocery shopping experience would be different if it was automated. Students will watch a video about an automated grocery packing warehouse. Finally, they will describe aspects of automating the grocery shopping experience that increases efficiency.
Let's Build a Chatbot
Phase
During/Explore/Explain
Overview
In this learning activity, students will review how chatbots work to increase efficiency through automation. Students will build their own chatbot that can converse with users. Finally, students will test their chatbots for efficiency.
