Prepare to dive into the forefront of technology! This course introduces students to the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Through real-world application, students will unravel the mysteries of prompting, large language models, AI algorithms, neural networks, and data techniques. Individually and in teams, will hone their ability to harness AI in everyday life, explore ethical consideration in AI development, and discover the potential impact of AI on society. Whether it is designing chatbots, analyzing date sets, or creating predictive models, this course offers and exciting opportunity for young minds to develop critical thinking skills, computational thinking, and a deeper understanding of the technologies shaping our future.
Overall Objectives of Course
- Understand basic concepts of AI and machine learning,
- Explore different types of AI, including supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning.
- Develop skills to create fundamental AI models and applications.
- Identify ethical considerations in AI development.
List of some standards met during the course:
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.A. 1: Recognize a statistical question as one that anticipates visibility in the data related to the question and accounts for it in the answers.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3: Analyze and detail how a key individual, event or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Join us as we embark on a journey to unlock the secrets of AI and Machine Learning!
09/08/2025, 09/15/2025, 09/22/2025, 09/29/2025, 10/06/2025, 10/20/2025, 10/27/2025, 11/03/2025, 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025, 12/15/2025, 01/05/2026, 01/12/2026, 01/26/2026
Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.
Minimum: 6
Maximum: 12
Registration starts on 06/12/2025 and ends on 09/05/2025.
Please contact German International School NY if you have any questions.