CANCELLED TABLE25: Teaching Ethics in AI Through Creative Projects

This session explores hands-on, project-based methods for teaching AI ethics in middle and high school classrooms. Attendees will discover 10 interactive lessons that engage students in real-world dilemmas—ranging from facial recognition bias to responsible chatbot usage. Each project leverages accessible tools (e.g., free websites, simple coding platforms) and culminates in a creative artifact or class discussion that draws out moral reasoning. Participants will gain templates for guided debates, AI role-plays, data-analyzing mini-labs, and more. By presenting AI not as a distant technology but as an everyday influencer of justice, privacy, and fairness, we empower students to be responsible digital citizens. Whether you teach computer science, social studies, or ELA, these cross-curricular activities make ethics tangible and fun to explore. Walk away with a ready-to-implement playbook of lessons, plus strategies to adapt them for different grade levels and learning environments.