6–8 · Prompting, Models, Responsible Use

Testing Like a Builder

Unit 4 teaches students to think like an AI builder. Across five 30–45 minute lessons, they find failure modes, test and iterate, judge results with simple metrics, redesign a workflow to reduce risk, and defend their tradeoffs.

📘 5 lessons · 30–45 min lessons📄 5 printable activities + certificate

The 5 lessons

  1. 1

    When AI Gets It Wrong

    30–45 min

    Students identify common failure modes — the unusual or edge-case inputs where AI breaks down.

    Vocabulary: failure · limit · error · edge case

  2. 2

    Testing Like a Builder

    30–45 min

    Learners discover why builders test repeatedly to find weaknesses before a system is widely used.

    Vocabulary: test · iterate · refine

  3. 3

    Metrics and Criteria

    30–45 min

    Kids use simple criteria and metrics to judge whether AI results are accurate, useful, and safe.

    Vocabulary: metric · criteria · quality · reliable

  4. 4

    Redesign the Workflow

    30–45 min

    Students redesign a weak AI workflow — adding prompts, checks, and revision steps — to reduce risk.

    Vocabulary: workflow · revise · safeguard

  5. 5

    Builder Review

    30–45 min

    Learners present a redesigned workflow and explain the tradeoffs behind their design choices.

    Vocabulary: tradeoff · evidence · justify

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