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Learning objective

  • To debate the ethical implications of AI.

Success criteria

  • I can explain the key ethical
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National curriculum

Computing

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Understand
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Cross-curricular links

English

Reading – comprehension

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Speak like an expert and arrange the children into pairs.

Learning objective

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing support:

Should use the Resource: Sentence starters (support) in the ethical dilemma activity; could take on the role of the timekeeper and encourager, keeping track of time and offering positive encouragement to their classmates.

Pupils working at greater depth:

Should take on a lead role in the debate, moderating or presenting advanced arguments; could consider and explain the broader implications of AI on society.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining the main ethical issues related

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Vocabulary definitions

  • argument

    A reason or set of reasons given to support an idea.

  • considerations

    Things to think about when making a decision.

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In this unit

Assessment - Computing Y6: Exploring AI

Lesson 1: What is AI?

Lesson 2: AI and text

Lesson 3: AI through images

Lesson 4: Coding AI

Lesson 5: Ethics and AI

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Last update: 21st January, 2026

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