Curriculum Pathways
AI II: Foundations of AI
High School
AI II: Foundations of AI
Take the next step in your teen’s AI journey with this intermediate-level course that builds on the concepts introduced in AI I.
Students will explore the deeper foundations of Artificial Intelligence, learning about its definition, real-world applications, and ethical considerations. They’ll delve into the relationship between AI and big data, understanding how digital information powers AI systems.
With hands-on experience in Python programming, students will develop skills in variables, conditionals, loops, and user interaction, enabling them to tackle increasingly complex problems and projects.
AI II is perfect for high schoolers ready to expand their knowledge, build essential coding skills, and prepare for advanced AI applications.
Syllabus
Unit 1: What is Artificial Intelligence? (2-3 weeks)
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Types of Artificial Intelligence
The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Exploring an Ethical Issue in AI
Unit 2: Data and Artificial Intelligence (1-2 weeks)
Intro to Digital Information
Big Data and AI
Spreadsheets:
- Organizing data by sorting columns
- Using spreadsheet formulas
- Creating data visualizations
Unit 3: Basic Python and Console Interaction (3 weeks)
Printing
Variables
Types
User Input
Converting Input Types
Arithmetic Expressions
String Operators
Comments
Unit 4: Conditionals (2 weeks)
If Statements
Boolean Values
Logical Operators
Comparison Operators
Floating Point Numbers and “Equality”
Unit 5: Looping (2 weeks)
While Loops
For Loops
Break and Continue
Nested Control Structures
