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Grades 6–8 Day 1: Algorithms, Prompt Engineering & Bias Detection Lab (35 Min)

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Welcome to Middle School AI Literacy! In Grades 6 to 8, we look under the hood. How you phrase a prompt changes what an AI outputs—and because AI learns from internet text, it can repeat stereotypes or leave out important viewpoints.

Learning Goal: Analyze how prompt phrasing shapes AI output, test algorithms unplugged, and spot one-sided perspectives or stereotypes.

Key Concepts

Algorithmic Thinking: Every system follows rules and training data; garbage or bias in leads to biased output.
Leading vs. Neutral Prompts: Asking 'Why is X the best?' forces a one-sided answer; asking 'Compare strengths and limitations of X and Y' invites balanced analysis.
Verification Protocol: Check dates, primary sources, and missing perspectives before citing any claim.

Hands-On Activity

Bias & Prompt Comparison Lab: Compare two differently worded prompts on a middle-school topic. Highlight where the AI makes unsupported assumptions or omits key perspectives.

Practice Prompt Template (Zero-PII)

Create a grade-7 activity comparing two differently worded prompts on [non-sensitive topic]. Include three questions guiding students to spot missing viewpoints, stereotypes, and unsupported claims.

Human-in-the-Loop Checkpoint: Document one example of how changing a prompt from leading to neutral improved the fairness of the draft.

Role-Matched Practice Workflow Cards (6–8 · 7-Day Free Trial (Day 1 of 7))

Workflow Card #9 (6–8): Unplugged algorithms lab

Create a 35-minute algorithm design activity without devices for middle schoolers.

Plan a 35-minute grade-7 unplugged algorithms lab using paper and pencils: hook, team challenge, test cases, debugging, and exit ticket. Include a sample solution.

Human Check: Run the test cases and verify timing.

Workflow Card #10 (6–8): Cybersecurity scenario cards

Teach threat recognition and digital privacy with fictional middle-school examples.

Create six fictional middle-school cybersecurity scenario cards about phishing, strong authentication, and privacy. For each give a safe decision and reasoning. Avoid operational attack steps.

Human Check: Review for current, accurate safety guidance and age suitability.

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