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The Big AI Project

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AI Literacy for Year 5-6

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Reminder - AI rules - for you

There are some important things that you need to know before you use AI.

AI tools often have age restrictions - many are only for age 13+ or age 18+. Your teacher will help you with what is appropriate for your age.

AI should not be seen as a person - if you want advice speak to someone you trust.

Your school will help you to understand their rules on AI use - you must follow these.

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Skills and careers in an AI world

Lesson 6

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Last lesson we:

Considered that AI doesn’t always tell the truth and sometimes it makes mistakes.
Realised that some AI generated words, pictures or audio can spread incorrect or misinformation and cause problems in our communities between people.
Learned how we need to ‘fact-check’ any information we are given to make sure it is true.

Recap:

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To identify essential skills that are important for jobs both now and in the future�

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To think about how we can be well prepared now to have better choices for our future

To name some current jobs that involve working with AI and discuss how potential future jobs may involve AI

Learning Objectives:

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Career

Essential skill

Basic skill

Technical skill

Star Words

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What do they mean?

Basic skill

Essential skill

Technical skill

Career

The job you choose to do, usually chosen to match your interests and skills.

Skills everyone needs like literacy, numeracy and basic digital skills�

Transferable skills needed for almost any role, such as teamwork and communication.

Specific to a job - are not easily transferred e.g. giving an injection.

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Essential skills - what types of skills do jobs need? (kept for comment

Essential skills - what type of skills do jobs need?

The Task

In small groups, match each job with the 2–3 most important skills you think it needs.�

Example: Teacher → Communication, Staying Positive, Problem Solving.

For each job, discuss:

Could AI help with this job? How?
Which skills or parts of that job do you think will always need a human?

Tip: You can use a skill for more than one job.

There is no right or wrong answer as all jobs need all skills! It’s your choice what you pick.

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You will need a set of Jobs Cards (e.g. a social worker or robotics engineer) and a set of Skills Cards (e.g. listening, leadership, problem solving)

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What are Essential skills? (kept for comment)

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What are essential skills?

We need all of these sets of skills for the future.

‘Basic skills’ and ‘Essential skills’ are important in all jobs. ‘Technical skills’ will be different depending on the industry and job role. You continue to develop your skills throughout your life!

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Essential skills - what are they and why are they important?

People who develop their essential skills are often happier in their jobs and tend to earn higher salaries.

These skills are important beyond the workplace, whether that’s making life decisions, navigating relationships and making personal choices.

They will also help us navigate AI and technology in the future.

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Analytical Thinking – thinking like a detective, spotting patterns, and solving puzzles.� Resilience, Flexibility & Agility – being tough and adaptable, keeping going even when things change.� Leadership & Social Influence – helping, guiding, and inspiring others; being a good leader and friend.� Creative Thinking – dreaming up new ideas and using imagination.� Motivation & Self-Awareness – knowing yourself, what drives you, and staying confident.	Technological Literacy – using computers, apps, and digital tools confidently.� AI & Big Data – working with smart computers and huge amounts of information.� Networks & Cybersecurity – keeping things safe online and protecting people from hackers.� Environmental Stewardship – caring for the Earth and helping protect nature.� Curiosity & Lifelong Learning – loving to learn new things and always being ready to grow.

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Essential skills and AI

In careers in all sectors including all jobs using AI, there are a set of essential skills needed. The Future of Jobs 2025 report says these skills are top:

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These slides show people carrying out their jobs in the world of AI:

What are they doing?
What do you think their job is?
How do you think AI might be being used?
What essential skills might they need?
What school subjects do you think they would use most often?

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Exploring AI in jobs today

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Think about a job you might like to do in the future.

How might AI help you in that job?
What essential skills would you need?
What school subjects would you need?

Think about the things that AI is good at, and also think about what things humans are really good at that can’t be easily replaced.

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Opportunities: AI and my future

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Reflection

Let’s remind ourselves - what have we explored today?

AI is already used in many jobs.

Some skills are essential for every job.

What is meant by ‘basic skills’, ‘essential skills’ and ‘technical skills’.

👍= Confident

👎 = Not sure yet

👋 = Curious