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How Computers Learn

Age: 5 - 7

Type: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Unplugged

Curriculum Links to: Science, Art

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“How Computers Learn” is a brand-new unplugged lesson for ages 5–7 that introduces pupils to Artificial Intelligence in a playful, age-appropriate way. Through drawing, discussion and exploration, children discover how computers learn from information—and why they sometimes make mistakes. 

No devices needed—just curious minds and creative thinking. It’s a great way to kick off the term with something new, relevant and engaging 

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Computing – KS1 – National Curriculum 

Aims 

  • can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation 

  • can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems 

  • can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems 

  • are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology 

Subject Content 

  • Use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs. 

  • Recognise common uses of information technology beyond school