ks2-can robots make stuff up?

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Lesson Plan

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Parent Guide

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About the resource

Topic

Data Centers.

Summary

This KS2 resource bundle explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres, aligning with England’s National Curriculum for computing, English, and citizenship.
It guides students to understand AI as smart machines that assist with information and creativity, while emphasising critical skills to assess the credibility and reliability of AI-generated content.
The materials include engaging examples such as innovative data centres in the UK and Ireland that recycle heat for swimming pools, highlighting environmental impacts and sustainable technology use.
With cross-curricular links to reading comprehension and responsible digital behaviour, this bundle helps pupils grasp the technological, ethical, and societal aspects of AI and data centres.
Ideal for Key Stage 2 learners, it supports media literacy and digital citizenship, enabling students to evaluate digital content critically and appreciate the importance of verifying information sources in today’s AI-driven world.

UK Region

England.

Learning Overview

Learning Objective

To explore the ability of AI and how we can assess its credibility.

Learning Focus

Find out what AI means in simple terms (smart machines that can help write or draw).
Look at fun examples of AI creations.
Discuss how AI can sometimes get things wrong and why it’s good to check.

Success Criteria

I know that information can be created with artificial intelligence (AI).
I know that not everything I read, see or hear is accurate and reliable.
I can explain what AI means, and use it to access good information.
I can spot signs that something might not be accurate or reliable.

Learning Domain

Domain 1 - Being Informed.