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.