Using AI Constructively KS3 PSHE & RSHE, Lesson 3

Using AI for learning: thinking partner, not shortcut
Practical KS3 lesson on using AI revision tools and AI study aids without outsourcing thinking. Pupils learn how to use AI for homework planning, explanations, and practice while checking accuracy and staying within school rules. Explicitly contrasts shortcut use with supported thinking.

What you get

• 1 x fully editable PowerPoint .pptx
• A 60 minute lesson
• Retrieval starter covering AI rules and ethics
• Shortcut vs thinking-partner classification activities
• Teacher-modelled AI-supported workflow
• Group-designed AI workflow tasks
• No external logins or extra tech needed

What students will learn
Students will:

• Use AI for homework and essay planning without cheating
• Apply basic AI prompt engineering for students
• Identify where AI output needs checking or correction
• Use AI as a thinking partner rather than a solution generator
• Transfer safe AI use across subjects
• Explore the reasons to avoid cheating and plagiarism with AI
  Suitable for KS3 study skills, revision sessions, or cross-curricular delivery.

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 of 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