Science with AI and Machine Learning

Inquiry, Data, Digital Labs and Scientific Literacy for Biology, Chemistry and General Science Teachers

From DENDRAL to AlphaFold, AI has entered the laboratory. This book helps biology, chemistry and general science teachers bring that story into the classroom. Eight chapters cover the history of AI in science, inquiry and the scientific method, data, graphs and digital labs, and biology and earth science, including patterns, images and proteins.

Further chapters explore chemistry and materials, prediction and discovery, explanations, misconceptions and safe practical work, and assessment, scientific literacy and misinformation. Activities and prompts are included, with academic references throughout. The aim is to deepen students’ understanding of evidence and uncertainty, not to replace hands-on science. Always follow your school’s safety rules and policies.