Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom - A Guide for Elementary Teachers

Oct 16, 2026

Uploaded by Oliver

A practical guide for elementary teachers focused on teaching artificial intelligence through ready-to-use classroom projects. It explains what AI is, why it matters to introduce AI concepts early, and provides considerations for developing and implementing AI projects. The guide outlines how to use the materials and includes multiple project frameworks with preparation, instructions, and extension ideas, supported by topics such as AI capabilities and limitations, training data and machine learning, senses versus sensors, and navigation with AI. Includes glossary and appendix.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages52

Reading Time2 h 11 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword

Introduction

What Is AI?

Why Is It Important to Teach About AI in Your Courses?

Considerations for Developing and Implementing AI Projects

How to Use This Guide

PROJECT 1

What AI Does Well and Does Not Do as Well

PROJECT 2

Training Data and Machine Learning

PROJECT 3

Senses vs. Sensors

PROJECT 4

Navigation and AI

Glossary

APPENDIX

Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom A Guide for Elementary Teachers Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom A Guide for Elementary Teachers About ISTE The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is a nonprofit organization that works with the global education community to accelerate the use of technology to solve tough problems and inspire innovation. Our worldwide network believes in the potential technology holds to transform teaching and learning. ISTE sets a bold vision for education transformation through the ISTE Standards, a framework for students, educators, administrators, coaches and computer science educators to rethink education and create innovative learning environments. ISTE hosts the annual ISTE Conference & Expo, one of the world’s most influential edtech events. The organization’s professional learning offerings include online courses, professional networks, year-round academies, peer-reviewed journals and other publications. ISTE is also the leading publisher of books focused on technology in education. For more information or to become an ISTE member, visit [iste.org](iste.org. Subscribe to)[. Subscribe to](iste.org. Subscribe to) ISTE’s YouTube channel and connect with ISTE on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Related Resources Teaching AI: Exploring New Frontiers for Learning by Michelle Zimmerman ISTE online course, Artificial Intelligence and Their Practical Use in Schools To see all books available from ISTE, please visit [iste.org/books](iste.org/books) To see all courses available from ISTE, please visit [iste.org/isteu](iste.org/isteu) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Contents Foreword..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction............................................................................................................................................... 5 What Is AI?................................................................................................................................................. 5 Why Is It Important to Teach About AI in Your Courses? .......................................................................................... 6 Considerations for Developing and Implementing AI Projects ................................................................................. 7 How to Use This Guide ................................................................................................................................ 10 PROJECT 1 What AI Does Well and Does Not Do as Well.................................................................................. 12 Project Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 12 Preparation.............................................................................................................................................. 14 Instructions ............................................................................................................................................. 15 Extensions ............................................................................................................................................... 18 PROJECT 2 Training Data and Machine Learning ................................................................................................ 20 Project Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 20 Preparation ............................................................................................................................................. 22 Instructions .............................................................................

FAQs

What is the purpose of this guide for elementary teachers?

It provides hands-on AI project frameworks designed for classroom use, including project overviews, preparation, step-by-step instructions, and extension ideas.

Why should AI be taught in elementary courses?

The guide explains why teaching about AI is important, positioning it as essential for helping students rethink and engage with learning using technology.

What topics do the included AI projects cover?

Projects address AI strengths and limitations, training data and machine learning, senses versus sensors, and navigation with AI.

Oct 16, 2026

Uploaded by Oliver