Teach children to think critically about Artificial Intelligence and explore one of the biggest questions of the future:

Should AI make important decisions — or should humans stay in control?

This engaging, discussion-based lesson for Years 4–5 / Grades 3–5 helps pupils explore the difference between AI helping humans make decisions and AI replacing human judgement completely.

Using realistic, age-appropriate dilemmas, pupils discuss important questions about fairness, responsibility, safety, and human decision-making in a world increasingly shaped by AI.

Through structured discussion and critical thinking activities, children develop their own opinions about how AI should be used responsibly.

Included in this resource:
Full Teacher Guide with lesson plan and answer guidance
Presentation Slides
Printable Worksheets
“Should AI Decide?” Discussion Task Cards

Pupils will learn:
The difference between AI as a tool and AI as a decision-maker
Why human judgement is still important
How AI decisions can affect fairness and responsibility
How to form and explain their own opinions about AI
Why humans must stay responsible for important decisions

Features:
Low prep – print and teach
Designed for Years 4–5 / Ages 8–10
Strong focus on discussion, reasoning, and debate
Real-world AI scenarios children understand
Differentiation included
Supports Computing, PSHE, RSHE, English, and Digital Literacy

Key question explored:
If AI can help make decisions — are there some decisions that should always involve humans?

This is Part of a Series:

• What is AI? (Find it here, for FREE)
• AI Being Helpful (Find it here)
• AI Gets it Wrong (Find it here)
• Can I trust AI? (Find it here)
• AI and Me (This resource)