About this programme
Programme overview
AI & Coding Explorers is an engaging, project-based program designed for middle school learners aged 11–13 who are curious about technology, creativity, coding, and artificial intelligence. This beginner-friendly course introduces students to the world of programming through hands-on activities, interactive projects, and real-world AI experiences. No prior coding experience is required, making it an ideal starting point for young learners who want to explore how technology works and how software is created.
Throughout the course, learners develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills while exploring programming concepts through Scratch and Python. Students begin by understanding how computers follow instructions, create algorithms, and solve problems step by step. They then build interactive stories and games using Scratch before transitioning to Python programming, where they create simple applications and strengthen their logical thinking skills.
As the course progresses, learners explore the fascinating world of artificial intelligence. They investigate how AI systems work, examine real-world examples of AI, and learn about important topics such as fairness, bias, and responsible AI use. Through creative projects, students experiment with AI-powered tools to generate stories, posters, presentations, and other digital creations while developing critical thinking skills about how AI should be used effectively and responsibly.
The program emphasizes learning by building. Throughout the 12-week journey, students complete a variety of practical projects including interactive Scratch stories, playable mini-games, Python programs, AI investigations, AI-assisted creative projects, chatbots, and simple machine learning models. Each project helps learners apply newly acquired skills in meaningful and creative ways while building confidence in their abilities as young creators and problem solvers.
The course concludes with a capstone project and showcase presentation where learners combine their knowledge and creativity to develop a final project of their choice. Students then present their work, reflect on their learning journey, and celebrate their achievements with family members, instructors, and peers. This final experience helps learners develop communication skills, confidence, and pride in the projects they have created throughout the program.
By the end of the course, learners will have gained a strong foundation in coding, computational thinking, and artificial intelligence concepts. They will understand how technology is built, how AI can be used responsibly, and how to turn ideas into working digital projects. Most importantly, they will leave the program with a portfolio of creative work, practical technical skills, and the confidence to continue exploring the exciting world of technology and innovation.
Curriculum
What you'll learn
How Computers "Think"
Lesson 1: How Computers "Think"Learning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 1 — Computational ThinkingWeek: 1Category: CoreLesson DescriptionThis lesson in...
Algorithms in Everyday Life
Lesson 2: Algorithms in Everyday LifeLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 1— Computational ThinkingWeek: 1Category: CoreLesson DescriptionThis less...
Intro to Scratch
Lesson 3: Intro to ScratchLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 1 — Computational ThinkingWeek: 1Category: CoreLesson DescriptionThis lesson introdu...
Sprites & The Stage
Lesson 4: Sprites & The StageLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 1 — Computational ThinkingWeek: 1Category: CoreLesson DescriptionThis lesson...
Interactive Scratch Story
Loops
Lesson 1: LoopsLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 2 — Programming with ScratchWeeks: 2–3Category: CoreLesson DescriptionThis lesson introduces le...
Variables
Lesson 2: VariablesLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 2 — Programming with ScratchWeeks: 2–3Category: CoreLesson DescriptionThis lesson introduce...
Events & Broadcasts
Lesson 3: Events & BroadcastsLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 2 — Programming with ScratchWeeks: 2–3Category: CoreLesson DescriptionThis le...
Collision Detection
Lesson 4: Collision DetectionLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 2 — Programming with ScratchWeeks: 2–3Category: CoreLesson DescriptionThis lesson...
Score & Win Conditions
Lesson 5: Score & Win ConditionsLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 2 — Programming with ScratchWeeks: 2–3Category: CoreLesson DescriptionThis...
Build a Playable Scratch Mini-Game
print() & Variables
Lesson 1: print() & VariablesLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 3 — From Blocks to Text: Intro PythonWeek: 4Category: CoreLesson DescriptionT...
if/else Statements
Lesson 2: if/else StatementsLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 3 — From Blocks to Text: Intro PythonWeek: 4Category: CoreLesson DescriptionThis l...
Simple Loops
Lesson 3: Simple LoopsLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 3— From Blocks to Text: Intro PythonWeek: 4Category: CoreLesson DescriptionThis lesson i...
Beginner-Friendly Editor (Replit)
Lesson 4: Beginner-Friendly Editor (Replit)Learning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 3 — From Blocks to Text: Intro PythonWeek: 4Category: CoreLesson De...
Build a Python Mad Libs Story Generator or Simple Calculator
AI vs. a Regular Program
Lesson 1: AI vs. a Regular ProgramLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 4 — What is AI, Really?Weeks: 5–6Category: AILesson DescriptionThis lesson i...
How Chatbots & Recommendations Work
Lesson 2: How Chatbots & Recommendations WorkLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 4 — What is AI, Really?Weeks: 5–6Category: AILesson Descripti...
Training Data
Lesson 3: Training DataLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 4 — What is AI, Really?Weeks: 5–6Category: AILesson DescriptionThis lesson introduces l...
Where Bias Comes From
Lesson 4: Where Bias Comes FromLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 4 — What is AI, Really?Weeks: 5–6Category: AILesson DescriptionThis lesson intr...
Spot the AI Bias Investigation
Writing Good Prompts
Lesson 1: Writing Good PromptsLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 5 — Creating with AI ToolsWeeks: 7–8Category: AILesson DescriptionThis lesson in...
AI Image & Text Generators
Lesson 2: AI Image & Text GeneratorsLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 5 — Creating with AI ToolsWeeks: 7–8Category: AILesson DescriptionThis...
Fact-Checking AI Output
Lesson 3: Fact-Checking AI OutputLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 5 — Creating with AI ToolsWeeks: 7–8Category: AILesson DescriptionThis lesson...
AI Ethics & Using It Fairly
Lesson 4: AI Ethics & Using It FairlyLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 5 — Creating with AI ToolsWeeks: 7–8Category: AILesson DescriptionThi...
AI-Assisted Creative Project
Rule-Based vs. Learned Responses
Lesson 1: Rule-Based vs. Learned ResponsesLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 6 — Build Your Own ChatbotWeeks: 9–10Category: AILesson DescriptionT...
Teachable Machine Basics
Lesson 2: Teachable Machine BasicsLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 6 — Build Your Own ChatbotWeeks: 9–10Category: AILesson DescriptionThis less...
Training an Image Classifier
Lesson 3: Training an Image ClassifierLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 6 — Build Your Own ChatbotWeeks: 9–10Category: AILesson DescriptionThis...
Testing & Improving It
Lesson 4: Testing & Improving ItLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 6 — Build Your Own ChatbotWeeks: 9–10Category: AILesson DescriptionThis le...
Build Your Own Chatbot or Image Classifier
Pick Your Favorite Skill
Lesson 1: Pick Your Favorite SkillLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 7 — Capstone ProjectWeek: 11Category: ShowcaseLesson DescriptionThis lesson...
Combine Game, Story, or AI
Lesson 2: Combine Game, Story, or AILearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 7 — Capstone ProjectWeek: 11Category: ShowcaseLesson DescriptionThis lesso...
Polish & Test
Lesson 3: Polish & TestLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 7 — Capstone ProjectWeek: 11Category: ShowcaseLesson DescriptionThis lesson focuses...
Build Your Final Capstone Project
Preparing to Present
Lesson 1: Preparing to PresentLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 8 — Showcase & ReflectionWeek: 12Category: ShowcaseLesson DescriptionThis le...
A One-Page Project Showcase
Lesson 2: A One-Page Project ShowcaseLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 8 — Showcase & ReflectionWeek: 12Category: ShowcaseLesson Description...
Reflecting on Growth
Lesson 3: Reflecting on GrowthLearning Format: Self-Paced CurriculumRecommended Learning Time: 3–4 Hours per WeekPhase: 8 — Showcase & ReflectionWeek: 12Category: ShowcaseLesson DescriptionThis le...
Capstone Showcase & Reflection Portfolio
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