Aim
To explore and understand diverse career roles that use Artificial Intelligence and the skills needed for them.
Materials Required
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Internet access (for research) or printed handouts provided by the teacher
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Chart paper or A4 sheets
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Colored pens or sketch markers
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Scissors and glue (optional for career wall setup)
Step-by-Step Activity Plan
Step 1: Brainstorm Careers (5–10 min)
Start by asking students:
“Where do you think AI is used today?”
List their responses on the board — examples might include:
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Self-driving cars
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YouTube recommendations
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Hospital diagnosis systems
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Smart home assistants
Then connect each to possible career paths.
Step 2: Research AI Careers (10–15 min)
Students (individually or in pairs) pick one AI-related career to explore from a provided list or through research.
Suggested AI Careers:
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Data Scientist – analyzes data using AI models
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Machine Learning Engineer – builds systems that learn from data
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Robotics Engineer – designs and programs intelligent robots
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AI Ethics Specialist – ensures AI systems are fair and unbiased
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AI UX Designer – creates human-friendly interfaces for AI products
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AI Health Analyst – helps doctors diagnose using AI
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AI Environmental Scientist – tracks pollution and climate change
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AI Music Creator – composes songs using AI tools
Step 3: Create a “Career Card” (15–20 min)
Each student or group makes a Career Card that includes:
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Section |
Description |
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Role Name |
What is the career called? |
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What They Do |
Main responsibilities and tasks |
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How AI Is Involved |
How AI helps in their work |
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Skills Needed |
What students can start learning now |
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Future Opportunities |
Why this career matters for the future |
Example Career Card:
Role Name: AI Health Analyst
What They Do: Analyze patient data using AI tools to detect diseases early.
How AI Is Involved: Uses machine learning to find patterns in medical scans.
Skills Needed: Biology, coding, problem-solving, ethics.
Future Opportunities: Can help create faster, cheaper, and more accurate healthcare for all.
Step 4: Build an “AI Career Wall” (10 min)
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Display all Career Cards on a classroom wall or board.
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Organize them into sections — Science, Technology, Arts, Business, Social Service.
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Let students walk around, read, and discuss careers that interest them.
Encourage peer interaction:
“Which AI career matches your passion — helping people, building things, or solving problems?”