Students don't just use AI tools; they learn how AI thinks, where it can go wrong, and how to work with it to build real projects and develop critical thinking skills.
The AI Explorers Lab is a live online program designed for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) to become AI creators, not just consumers. Students will engage in hands-on projects, learning how AI works by training models, building chatbots, and using AI tools responsibly. The curriculum goes beyond basic tool usage, focusing on understanding concepts like data, pattern recognition, model training, accuracy, and bias. Participants will develop critical thinking, creativity, and ethical reasoning through activities such as creating AI-generated stories, design posters, fact-check reports, and even an AI-powered quiz or game. The program culminates in a final showcase presentation where students demonstrate their projects and receive a certificate of completion and a portfolio of their work.
A typical day involves a 90-minute live online session with real mentors, where students spend 80% of their time actively creating and building AI projects.
This program is best for curious middle school students (grades 6-8) who want to understand how AI works, build real projects, and learn to use modern AI tools responsibly, with no prior coding experience required.
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