Artificial Intelligence Curriculum
Educational Concept for Computer Science and the Development of Digital Competence in the Field of Artificial Intelligence in Primary and Secondary Schools
Artificial intelligence is not a passing trend that will fade away.
It is a transformative technology that is rapidly reshaping every aspect of our lives. It will bring many benefits, but also significant challenges. To navigate these changes, continuous learning is essential.
That’s why at AI for Children, we created an AI curriculum for primary and secondary schools. Our goal is to provide a clear and accessible guide on how to integrate AI education across all subjects—from the 3rd grade of primary school to high school.
Let’s embrace a constructivist approach to learning, exploring how AI works, understanding its impact on our lives, and developing the skills needed to engage with its applications.
Nine lessons featuring Hoo and Ray, two friendly robots, designed to help young learners (from Grade 3 onward) grasp fundamental AI and machine learning concepts through engaging activities.
An interactive story-driven learning experience with William & Meriwether, concept cards packed with activities and teaching guides, and the Machine Learning for Kids textbook.
A set of six lessons covering topics such as disinformation, deepfakes, and—most importantly—the shifting nature of the online world under the influence of AI.
Sarah is an educational framework tackling critical issues in the digital space, including cybersecurity, online footprints, and cyberbullying.
Project-based learning materials and hands-on worksheets provide practical guidance on how to leverage generative AI tools to enhance school life.
Nine lessons—varying in length—designed to foster digital competence with a focus on AI applications in humanities subjects.
Why AI Education Matters
Since around the mid-20th century, some people have sensed that the rapid development of information technology would fundamentally change our society. And that is exactly what’s happening. Its consequences are all around us. At AI for Children, we see some of the negative consequences (especially in education) as the growing inability to communicate across generations, a decline in children’s motivation, and the overload faced by teachers and other adults. All of these challenges can be addressed. We need to name them and open up a respectful dialogue between children and adults to find a shared path forward—one that helps us make technology work in service of human well-being. This calm and thoughtful conversation must be led by people—teachers and parents—who understand the complex, technology-driven world we live in. That’s exactly what our AI Curriculum is here for. Please, take the time to learn. Be a calm, informed support for the children around you.
Technological and Social Dimensions of AI
Understanding the theoretical frameworks behind how artificial intelligence and machine learning work—together with an awareness of AI’s impact on society—is crucial for navigating both today’s and tomorrow’s world. The AI Curriculum therefore offers both perspectives and adds teaching materials that support students and teachers in developing practical skills for working with AI applications.
AI Curriculum Content
Our 43 educational resources cover all primary school subjects (except physical education), include media literacy, and offer several project-based learning guides. Out of these, 24 materials are also designed for secondary schools.
Each resource provides:
— A theoretical section to support teacher training
— A complete lesson plan for easy classroom implementation
— Printable worksheets for hands-on learning
For each part of the AI Curriculum, we have prepared free webinars, the recording of which you can watch in webinars section (currently only in Czech language).
We have developed a competence model competency model that defines what a person literate in AI should know, what skills they should master, and to what depth and in which contexts they should be able to reflect on this technology.
We are still working on a learning progression map that links learning content across subjects. It will also be the basis for the development of model curriculum frameworks.
Who Made It Happen
Many amazing experts, teachers, school leaders, and organizations contributed to the creation of the AI Curriculum. At AI for Children, we’re truly grateful for the help and support they provided. Their involvement ensures the quality of our work and has greatly enriched it with a strong interdisciplinary approach. Thank you!
We developed the teaching materials in collaboration with the Czech National Pedagogical Institute.