AI Literacy Courses for Students in Grades 9–12
A flexible elective that prepares students to navigate an AI-powered world
Students learn how data powers AI systems, how bias and privacy affect outcomes, and when human judgment matters most through hands-on activities, real-world case studies, and no-code AI model building.
Durable Skills for an AI-Driven World
Students Need More Than AI Awareness
Navigating artificial intelligence is becoming as foundational as media literacy and digital citizenship. AI Literacy helps students understand how AI systems work, evaluate AI-generated content, recognize bias, protect privacy, and make informed decisions in school, work, and everyday life.
- Define AI, machine learning, algorithms, and data
- Understand how data moves from collection to decision-making
- Train and evaluate AI models
- Identify bias, privacy, and fairness concerns
- Analyze appropriate and inappropriate uses of AI
- Develop responsible AI use practices
A Multi-Course Pathway for AI Literacy
The AI Literacy series is designed to build students' understanding of artificial intelligence through progressively deeper exploration of technology, ethics, and real-world applications. These courses can be offered as standalone electives, incorporated into CTE programs, or used to expand district-wide AI literacy initiatives.
AI Literacy I Course Snapshot
AI Literacy I
Available now
Students build and evaluate no-code AI models while examining the ethical and societal implications of AI systems.
AI Literacy II
Available Spring 2027
Builds on the foundations established in AI Literacy I and expands students' understanding of advanced AI applications and emerging ethical challenges.
One semester, five instructional units
- AI Foundations
- Data and Privacy
- Perception and Media
- AI Training
- AI, Environment, and Governance
Key topics:
- Machine learning fundamentals
- Data pipelines
- Bias and fairness
- Privacy
- Computer vision
- Speech-to-text
- AI-generated media
- Model evaluation
- Governance and policy
Ready to See What's Inside AI Literacy I?
Whether you're expanding a CTE pathway, adding a technology-focused elective, or introducing AI literacy across your curriculum, explore how this course helps students build the knowledge and judgment needed to use AI responsibly.
