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352: The Hour of AI
Code.org has transformed its annual Hour of Code into the Hour of AI, offering a wide variety of free, interactive activities that help students understand artificial intelligence—not just coding. Some of the resources we tried out are:
1. AI Quests
An interactive, story-driven adventure that teaches real-world Artificial Intelligence applications. Meryl tested the natural-disaster quest on flooding and found it highly engaging and educational.
2. Design a Custom Product (Adobe Express)
Students use text prompts inside Adobe Express to design a custom product. A great introduction to generative AI tools—and perfect for creative learners.
3. Two Truths and an AI
A game where students identify real vs. generated images. Available in versions for younger and older students, with multiple difficulty levels.
4. Coding + AI Activities
For students who love programming, the Hour of AI still includes options that blend artificial intelligence concepts with familiar platforms such as:
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Minecraft
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Roblox
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Python
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And more
5. AI Quest Bot (by Magic School)
From the team behind Magic School AI, this quest-style activity lets students answer questions, earn points, and deepen AI understanding.
6. Multiplayer Puzzle Game Creator
A standout for puzzle-lovers and game designers: students can build a multiplayer puzzle game in under an hour.
7. BrainPOP – AI Dilemma: Helper or Hero
Includes a video plus downloadable teacher resources. Some materials note limited-time free educator access.
8. Vibe Coding
Several activities highlight “vibe coding.” Meryl will cover this in depth next week, so stay tuned for a full explanation!
9. Mastering Prompt Engineering
A short activity designed to help students learn how to prompt Artificial Intelligence tools more effectively.
10. How Does AI Work? (Girls Who Code)
A mini-course that goes deeper than a typical one-hour activity—perfect for students wanting more detail on AI fundamentals.
Want to Go Beyond the Hour of AI?
A complete, self-paced unit study covering:
Purchase once—use with the whole family.
A 16-week, asynchronous, half-credit high school course with:
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Weekly deadlines
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Virtual discussions
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Tool-based exploration starting around Week 5
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Graded assignments
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A deep dive into how AI works, how to use it responsibly, and how to evaluate tools
Links Mentioned
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