Lesson archive · Ages 11-14 · Years 7-9
AI literacy lessons for KS3
Every Friday in term we publish a ready-to-teach lesson on something that happened in AI that week, ready for the week ahead. Each pack has a full version written for ages 11-14, with simpler language, more scaffolding and plenty of talk and sorting activities.
Pupils learn how AI tools work, who benefits, and how to question what they see online, without needing an AI account, a device or any specialist knowledge from you.
Lessons
Week of Monday, 26 October 2026
Why this ad?
How ChatGPT's ads find people
Pupils work out why invented users see (or don't see) ChatGPT ads, learn how chats, history and advertisers' email lists are used to target them, and debate whether ads are a fair price for a free chatbot.
KS3 · KS4 · Post-16 · Computing, PSHE/RSHE, Citizenship, Tutor time
Week of Monday, 19 October 2026 · Free sample
Made with AI?
YouTube Music's new AI labels
Pupils sort real examples into YouTube's three AI labels, learn how platforms spot AI-generated music, and debate whether a label is enough.
KS3 · KS4 · Post-16 · Computing, PSHE/RSHE, Citizenship, Tutor time
Curriculum links (England)
| Area | How the lessons cover it |
|---|---|
| Computing KS3 | Using technology safely, respectfully and securely, protecting online identity and privacy, and judging whether digital content can be trusted. |
| RSHE: online safety and awareness | How data is collected and used online, AI-generated content and deepfakes, and thinking critically about new technology. |
| PSHE: living in the wider world | Media literacy, digital resilience and money: what 'free' apps cost. |
| Citizenship KS3 | Rules and laws: who should decide how AI companies behave, and is it fair? |
Questions
Do pupils need AI accounts or devices?
No. Every lesson works with slides, a worksheet and discussion. Many AI services set a minimum age of 13 and ask under-18s for a parent's permission, so the lessons never ask pupils to log in to anything.
How long is each KS3 lesson?
Each lesson plan has a 60-minute version, a 45-minute version and a 20-minute version for tutor time.
What is in a KS3 pack?
A slide deck with a teacher script in the speaker notes, a lesson plan with differentiation and curriculum links, a pupil worksheet and a teacher guide with answers and safeguarding notes. Everything comes as editable files and PDFs.
Can I try a lesson for free?
Yes. The free sample pack is a complete, ready-to-teach lesson, with notes for adapting it for ages 11-14.