AI Basic Programming Starter Pack (Plug-and-Play Unit) Core Components · Structured Lesson slides
· Guided notes + worksheets
· Auto-graded quizzes (Google Forms)
· Rubrics for projects
· Teacher script/talking points
Activities · “How AI writes code” exploration
· Basics of prompt engineering
· Build a simple program with AI assistance
· Debugging AI-generated code
Project · Build a simple app using AI + explain how it works
Standards Alignment · ISTE Standards for Students
· Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) standards
· Digital literacy competencies
Grade Levels Flexible · Middle School (Grades 6–8)
· High School (Grades 9–12)
· Intro College

Perfect For: · Computer Science classes
· STEM / Technology courses
· Digital literacy units
· AI introduction lessons
· Sub plans or emergency lessons
What Makes This Different? · Students will:
o Test AI themselves
o Compare good vs bad prompts
o Evaluate AI-generated code
o Think critically about results

KEYWORDS

· AI lesson

· artificial intelligence activity

· coding lesson plan

· computer science lesson

· AI in classroom

· intro to AI

· STEM lesson

· technology lesson

· digital literacy

· coding for beginners

· NO PREP

· 45 MIN LESSON

· STUDENTS LOVE THIS

· AI + CODING

Lesson is Part of a Larger Unit: AI-Powered Programming & Ethics Curriculum
(Full Unit Bundle)