An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Elementary Schoolers (Oct. 15-Dec. 17, 2026; Jan. 14-May 13, 2027)

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  • Instructor Gaurika Gupta
  • Code CS50-26/27
  • Student Ages 8–10
  • Terms Fall Semester 2026
    Spring Semester 2027
    Full Year
  • Day Thursday
  • Time 1:00 P.M.

THIS IS A TWO-SEMESTER COURSE.

This is a beginner-friendly, project-based course designed to introduce students to AI and coding through the programming platform Scratch. Students will explore how AI works, learn prompt-writing skills, and build interactive games and creative projects using block-based coding. They’ll use AI to generate ideas, characters, dialogue, quizzes, and game logic while developing problem-solving, creativity, and computational thinking skills. They’ll create Scratch mini-games, an AI quiz game, smart decision-based games, and an original AI-inspired final project.

Class Meetings: Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Fall Semester: October 15 – December 17, 2026
Spring Semester: January 14 – May 13, 2027

Student Expectations: Students will work on projects during the live class meetings and between meetings as homework.

Student Support: The instructor will be available during the class meetings for questions and between classes via email.

Feedback/Assessment: The instructor will provide coaching and will assess all student work, but students will be able to see for themselves if their projects work.

Materials/Supplies: Students will need to have a computer for this course; a tablet will not be sufficient.

Prerequisites: None

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