AI Ethics & Prompt Engineering KS3 Unit

**AI Ethics & Prompt Engineering KS3 Unit: A 6-week, zero-prep scheme of work for Years 7-9. Includes PowerPoints, worksheets, and teacher guides. Ofsted ready!

Stop spending hours planning for the fastest-moving subject in the curriculum. Artificial Intelligence is no longer “the future”—it is the present. This Complete 6-Week Scheme of Work is specifically designed for Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) to demystify AI, Generative models, and the essential new skill of Prompt Engineering.

Designed for both Computer Science specialists and non-specialists, this “Plug-and-Play” bundle provides everything you need to deliver high-impact Computing lessons that will engage even the most reluctant students. It is fully aligned with the National Curriculum for England, covering ethical, legal, and environmental impacts (such as the carbon footprint of AI).

What’s Included in the ZIP Folder?

This resource is delivered in a high-quality ZIP file containing editable and ready-to-print formats (PowerPoint .pptx, Word .docx, and PDF):

• 6 Professional Presentations (PowerPoint .pptx): Visually stunning, animated slides covering the Turing Test, Machine Learning, Bias, and Deepfakes.
• Comprehensive Teacher’s Guide (PDF): Detailed lesson plans with scripted talking points, learning objectives, and success criteria.
• Student Workbooks & Worksheets (Word .docx & PDF): Includes concept maps, case studies, and practical prompting exercises.
• Summative Assessment Project (Word .docx): A final “AI for Good” project with a ready-made Marking Rubric.
• Knowledge Organiser (PDF): A one-page revision guide for students to master key AI vocabulary.

Why this bundle is a “Top-Tier” Resource:

1. Zero-Prep Philosophy: Every lesson is mapped out. Just download, open the PowerPoint, and teach.
2. The RTF Framework: Teach your students the industry-standard Role-Task-Format model for Prompt Engineering—a vital skill for the future workforce.
3. Built-in Differentiation (BSG System): All tasks are tiered into Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, ensuring accessibility for SEN students and providing “Stretch & Challenge” for high achievers.
4. Ofsted-Ready: High-quality mapping of Computational Thinking and Societal Impact strands.

Lessons Overview:

1. Intro to AI: Defining intelligence and the Turing Test.
2. How Machines Learn: Supervised vs. Unsupervised Learning.
3. Mastering Prompt Engineering: The RTF Framework in action.
4. Generative AI: How LLMs and Image Generators actually work.
5. The Dark Side of AI: Bias, Ethics, and Environmental Costs.
6. Assessment: The “AI School Solution” Project.

Give your students the edge in the AI revolution while reclaiming your weekends!