AI Programming Lesson Plan Intro to Artificial Intelligence + Coding

No Prep CS Activity (Day 1 Unit)

Overview

Teach AI the Right Way with No Prep Required

Introduce your students to artificial intelligence and coding with this engaging, real-world lesson that explores how AI generates code.

Perfect for teachers who want to bring AI into the classroom without spending hours planning.

Learning Objectives

· What artificial intelligence is (in simple terms)

· How AI generates code and responses

· Why prompts matter when using AI tools

· The strengths and limitations of AI

Skills Built

· Computational thinking

· Digital literacy

· Problem-solving

· Responsible AI use

What’s Included in the Full Bundle:

· Ready-to-use lesson slides

· Student worksheets

· Teacher script + talking points

· Prompt examples (beginner to advanced)

· Exit ticket assessment

· Answer key + sample responses

Lesson Details

· Duration: 45–60 minutes plus 1-2 day project and assessments

· Format: Interactive + discussion-based

· Tech Required: Internet access (AI tool like Claude or ChatGPT)