Human Warmth

Me with (Smart) Objects

7-8 years

20 min

Learning goal :

Learning to differentiate a human being from an "intelligent" machine

Pedagogical Intention :

Identify emotional differences

Target skills :

Understanding that human relationships involve reciprocity and commitment.

Materials :

Interaction instruction sheets (gaze/tone) + board

Detailed Procedure :

1. The teacher asks students to describe what they feel when someone smiles or looks at them warmly. 2. Real interaction game (gaze, tone of voice). 3. Comparison with a described machine interaction. 4. Discussion on reciprocity and human engagement. 5. Whole-class summary.

Progress Indicators

The student describes what they feel in a human interaction that a machine cannot produce.

Research Foundations

Vygotsky; attachment theory (Bowlby).