Using AI Constructively KS3 PSHE & RSHE, Lesson 1

Foundations: AI in education, how it works, and the rules
Activity-based KS3 lesson introducing AI in education with clarity and restraint. Pupils learn what generative AI actually does, why AI hallucinations and AI bias are normal behaviours, and why responsibility stays with the student. Designed as the foundation of an AI literacy curriculum at KS3.

Clear structure, plain language with no hype or anthropomorphising.

What you get

• 1 x fully editable PowerPoint .pptx
• A 60 minute lesson
• Introductory explainer video with guided note prompts
• Diagnostic assessment starter and exit ticket
• Teacher-modelled comparison of AI output and trusted sources
• No external logins or extra tech needed

What students will learn
Students will:

• Understand generative AI in school settings in plain terms
• Recognise AI hallucinations and bias using concrete examples
• Understand why AI is not a reliable authority
• Learn the core do’s and don’ts for school AI use
• Explore the reasons to avoid cheating and plagiarism with AI
• Practise safe use of AI in classrooms by checking outputs
  Suitable for KS3 computing, PSHE, digital literacy, or as the first lesson in an AI literacy curriculum. No prior technical knowledge required.

About our illustrations
All our illustrations are AI-generated. This resource does not contain any photographs of real students.

Unit of Work
This is part a 3-lesson series which you can find here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/using-ai-constructively-ks3-pshe-and-rshe-3-lesson-scheme-13391513