Class 7: Algorithms & Decision-Making
Learning Objectives:
- Define what an algorithm is
- Understand how AI uses algorithms to make decisions
- Write simple step-by-step instructions
- Recognize algorithmic thinking in daily life
Key Topics:
- Algorithm definition: “A set of step-by-step instructions to solve a problem.”
- Everyday algorithms: Following a recipe, getting dressed, brushing teeth
- How AI algorithms process information
- Input → Process → Output model
- Decision trees and flowcharts
- Introduction to computational thinking
Activities:
- Write algorithms for everyday tasks (making a sandwich, drawing a shape)
- Human robot activity: Students follow exact algorithm instructions
- Create visual flowcharts for simple decisions
- Algorithm debugging exercises