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This The Test for Being Human: Thematic Links Between AI and Frankenstein lesson plan also includes:
- The Test For Being Human (.pdf)
- Lesson Slides (.pptx)
- Student Copy - AI vs. Human: The Turing Test (.pptx)
- Teacher Copy - AI vs. Human: The Turing Test (.pptx)
- AI vs. Humans Student Tracker (.docx)
- Frankenstein Excerpt (.docx)
- Philosophical Chairs Planning Sheet (.docx)
- Can AI really pass the Turing test?
- Station 1: Art (Google Form)
- Station 2: Quotes (Google Form)
- Station 3: Song (Google Form)
- Station 4: Ad (Google Form)
- Station 5: Faces (Google Form)
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"It's alive!" Or is it? Scholars tackle the question of what it means to be human in a lesson that asks them to research the Turning Test and other devices that attempt to prove whether AI devices can pass as humans. After participants view a series of images and lyrics, they try to determine which were created by humans and which were AI-generated. To end the lessons, scholars engage in a Philosophic Chairs discussion of what it means to be human.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Post Isaac Asimov's "Three Laws of Robotics" in a prominent place in the classroom
- Set aside extra prep time to locate, prepare, and copy the many materials required for the lesson copy
- Those who have not seen 2001: A Space Odyssey suggest that they might do so
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a projection device with audio for the PowerPoint presentation and the videos
Pros
- A very timely lesson that asks important questions
- The chosen resources are particularly engaging
Cons
- None