Foundations of AI: AI Curriculum for Schools | Grades 5–12

SKU: TCGFAI-10

Foundations of AI equips educators with a structured, standards-aligned AI curriculum designed to build true AI literacy in Grades 5–12 classrooms.

Developed by Ozobot’s in-house Education team, this comprehensive program moves students beyond using AI tools to understanding how AI systems work, how large language models are trained, and how to engage responsibly with emerging technologies.

Foundations of AI is designed for real instructional settings — whether integrated into computer science, STEM, CTE pathways, advisory, or cross-curricular programs.

Every lesson includes:

• Clear teacher facilitation guides
• Structured pacing and objectives
• Student activity sheets
• Ready-to-use classroom resources
• Discussion prompts and applied activities
• Compatibility with Ari & Evo robots

Flexible enough to teach as a full unit or modular AI literacy experience.

Grades 5–8

• 10 structured lessons
• Introduction to AI systems
• AI Ethics
• Training Large Language Models
• Using AI with the Editor
• Applied robotics integration with Ari & Evo

Grades 9–12

• 7 advanced lessons
• Deeper exploration of AI systems
• AI Ethics and real-world implications
• Training Large Language Models
• Using AI with the Editor
• Applied robotics integration with Ari & Evo

Each grade band is developmentally appropriate while building toward responsible, informed AI engagement.

Foundations of AI is aligned to:

• CSTA Computer Science Standards
• ISTE Standards for Students
• TeachAI AI Literacy Framework

The curriculum reflects TeachAI’s focus on critical evaluation, ethical reasoning, foundational AI knowledge, and responsible use. Students develop an understanding of model training, bias, and system behavior — not just prompt usage.

With Foundations of AI, students will explore:

• What AI is — and what it is not
• How large language models are trained
• The role of data in AI systems
• Bias, ethics, and responsible AI use
• Real-world AI applications
• Hands-on interaction using Ozobot

The outcome is measurable AI literacy — preparing students for future academic and workforce pathways.