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How Does AI Drive Self-Driving Cars! (Lesson Plan)

Lesson Plan - How Does AI Drive Self-Driving Cars!

If your child is curious about artificial intelligence or has ever asked, “How do driverless cars work?”, this AI self-driving cars lesson plan is the perfect way to explore it together. It breaks down complex ideas like sensors, machine learning, and decision-making in a way that’s simple, hands-on, and age-appropriate. You don’t need a science background to guide your child through this topic.

The lesson plan includes clear explanations, everyday comparisons, and engaging mini-tasks that show how cars use AI to “see” and “think” on the road. It also encourages your child to ask their own questions, think critically, and explore future technology. There’s even a fun quiz and a writing task to check their understanding at the end.

By the time you’ve finished, your child will understand not only how self-driving technology works, but also what challenges it faces and how it’s changing the world around us. Whether your child is a tech fan or just curious about how things work, this topic provides a fun and meaningful way to learn science and computing at home.


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