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Advancing Inquiry through AI -- Tackling Tough Social Studies & Science Topics!

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Session description

Come test drive some incredible AI tools that streamline the inquiry process for Social Studies and Science! Deconstruct complex societal issues and challenging topics and expand critical thinking skills by creating AI experts for students to consult. Equip your students with the skills they need to contribute to future solutions.

Outline

--(5-7 mins.) Introduction / Why use AI?
--(5-7 mins.) What is the Inquiry Process? Similarities between Social Studies & Science?
--(2-3 mins.) Review Action Plan -- Steps toward success
--(2-3 mins.) Setting the Stage -- Inquiry Question → AI Applications
--(3-4 mins.) Review possible AI biases / pitfalls & why equity in AI is so important to consider
--(4-5 mins.) Peer-to-peer → Brainstorm Inquiry questions in each subject area
--(5 mins.) AI tools to break down the steps involved in each Inquiry topic
--(7 mins.) Become an “AI Whisperer” -- Participants use devices to design an engaging AI prompt
--(8-10 mins.) Practice putting prompts into AI tools, testing, and tweaking for better results
--(5-7 mins.) Participants’ chance to share their prompts collaboratively
--Bonus / if time → Using AI art to help visualize results!
--Contest! → Best audience submissions will be chosen to win a prize!

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Supporting research

“AI and Social Justice: Navigating the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Society’s Equity and Inclusion”
https://www.labxchange.org/library/items/lb:LabXchange:ddc23cf2:html:1

“How inclusive AI technology can improve social justice | Sennay Ghebreab | TEDxSaoPaulo”
https://youtu.be/WBAfvFRwoag?si=jj5fpvX0aoulWqsy

“The Role of AI in Advancing Social Equity and Protecting Human Rights” by Nicole Cacal
https://www.sustainabilityprofessionals.org/the-role-of-ai-in-advancing-social-equity-and-protecting-human-rights

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Presenters

Andrew Haak

Classroom Teacher / Tech Integration

Holton Middle / High School

Session specifications

Topic:

Artificial Intelligence

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

6-12

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, Teacher Development, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

https://app.schoolai.com/sign-in

Subject area:

Science, Social Studies or History

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Citizen

Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and build inclusive communities online.

Designer

Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.

For Students:
Global Collaborator

Explore local and global issues and use collaborative technologies to work with others to investigate solutions.

TLPs:

Spark Curiosity, Prioritize authentic experiences