Course Content
C8: AI Basics – How Machines Learn and Help Us

Aim:

To explore real-life situations and decide whether AI, humans, or both make better decisions.

Materials Required:

  • Scenario cards or printed worksheet (teacher can write on chart paper or slides)

  • Pen or pencil

  • Group discussion setup (4–5 students per group)

Step-by-Step Activity Plan

Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)

Teacher asks:

“Do you think a computer can ever make decisions like you? Why or why not?”

Encourage quick student responses.

Step 2: Scenario Challenge (10 minutes)

Each group receives 4–5 scenario cards like:

Scenario

Who Decides Better? (Human / AI / Both)

Why?

Driving safely in fog

AI

AI sensors can detect obstacles even in low visibility.

Comforting a sad friend

Human

Requires empathy and understanding of feelings.

Detecting a pattern in big data

AI

Can process huge data quickly and accurately.

Choosing the best design for a poster

Human

Involves creativity and artistic judgment.

Managing traffic lights in a city

Both

AI for timing, humans for emergency overrides.

Groups discuss and fill their answers.

Step 3: Group Sharing (10 minutes)

Each group presents one scenario and explains:

  • Why they chose human/AI/both.

  • What type of “intelligence” was required — logic, emotion, or creativity.

Step 4: Reflection (5 minutes)

Teacher asks:

  • Can AI replace human thinking entirely?

  • What would happen if only AI made all decisions in society?

Students reflect and share their opinions.

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