Activity 3.1.2, Active Learning: Applying AI History to Brainstorm AI and Sustainability

Activity 3.1.2, Active Learning: Applying AI History to Brainstorm AI and Sustainability (1 Hour)

1. Objective:

  • Use AI concepts to brainstorm solutions for sustainability challenges.

2. Sustainability Challenge Examples:

  • Optimizing energy usage in smart cities.
  • Reducing food waste through AI-powered logistics.
  • Monitoring and protecting endangered species.
  • Managing water resources in agriculture.

3. Activity:

Students work in groups to design an AI solution for one sustainability challenge.

Outline the problem, the role of AI, data/algorithms required, and potential impact.

Groups present their solutions to the class.

4. Reflection Question:

Which sustainability challenge do you think AI is best suited to address, and why?

Note: Each student posts their thoughts online and replies to two peers with constructive feedback.


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