My Question's Journey

Me with (Smart) Objects

7-8 years

30 min

Learning goal :

Learning to use AI ethically and responsibly

Pedagogical Intention :

Being aware of the environmental impact of AI solutions and taking steps to reduce it

Target skills :

Becoming aware that AI consumes real natural resources.

Materials :

Diagram of a data center.

Detailed Procedure :

1. Explain that to respond, AI heats up large machines (servers) far from here. 2. To cool these machines requires a lot of water and electricity. 3. Visualize the path: My tablet → Antenna → Undersea cable → Data Center.

Progress Indicators

The student can name a resource (water or electricity) required for AI to function.

Research Foundations

Eco-citizenship