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AI-Powered Product Innovation Challenge

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The "AI-Powered Product Innovation Challenge" is a project-based learning experience designed for 9th-grade students to explore how AI technologies can enhance everyday products. Through a series of activities including brainstorming, research, prototype creation, and ethical analysis, students learn to apply design thinking, understand the role of data, and consider ethical implications in AI-driven product design. The project aims to foster creativity, innovation, and practical problem-solving skills by having students design and pitch AI-enhanced products to a real-world panel.

AI TechnologiesDesign ThinkingProduct InnovationEthical ConsiderationsPrototype CreationData Analysis

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we leverage AI technologies to enhance everyday products, and what are the potential impacts on design accessibility and innovation?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

What is design thinking and how can it be applied to improve everyday products?
How does machine learning work and in what ways can it aid in the design of products?
What role does data play in enhancing product design through AI?
How can AI be used to democratize design and allow for inclusive innovation?
What are the ethical considerations of using AI in product design?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Students will understand the principles of design thinking and apply them to enhance everyday products using AI technologies.
Students will learn how to identify key data points necessary for AI to aid in product design and collect and analyze this data.
Students will explore the ethical implications of using AI in product design and consider how this affects inclusivity and accessibility in innovation.
Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct research and utilize findings to inform the design and improvement of everyday products using AI.

Next Generation Science Standards

HS-ETS1-4

Primary

Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem.Reason: This project involves students using AI to simulate and model improvements to everyday products, addressing the complex real-world problem of design accessibility.

HS-PS3-3

Supporting

Design, build, and refine a device that works within given constraints to convert one form of energy into another form of energy.Reason: Students will use design thinking and AI to improve products, considering energy transformations in their designs.

Common Core Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.7

Primary

Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.Reason: The project requires students to conduct research into existing products and AI capabilities, demonstrating understanding through their final designs.

CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP4

Supporting

Model with mathematics.Reason: Students will apply mathematical models to optimize product designs, using AI technologies.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

AI Revolution in Design

Kick off the project with a video documentary showcasing how AI has transformed product design in various industries. Highlight real-world examples where AI has led to groundbreaking innovations. Encourage students to explore how these transformations intersect with subjects like physics (material selection), chemistry (sustainability in production), and math (algorithm development).

AI-Powered Scavenger Hunt

Organize an AI-themed scavenger hunt in the school, where students must solve clues related to AI applications in product design across different subjects. Each clue they solve should lead them to a practical AI application, driving curiosity about AI's role in everyday products they use.

Product Design Hackathon

Host an AI product design hackathon, where teams of students must choose a common product and brainstorm ways to enhance it using AI within a limited timeframe. Provide resources and facilitators to guide them through design thinking processes, challenging them to find creative and practical solutions.

From Idea to Reality with AI

Invite a panel of local entrepreneurs who have used AI to bring their designs to market. Allow students to pitch their initial product ideas to this panel, gaining feedback and insights on improvement and feasibility. This simulates real-world pitch sessions and emphasizes the impact of AI in transforming ideas into viable products.

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Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.

Activity 1

Discover Your Inner Designer

Students are introduced to design thinking and the impact of AI on product innovation, encouraging them to reflect on how they could improve a product they use daily with the help of AI technologies.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Watch a video documentary about AI in product design to understand its current applications and potential.

2. Brainstorm products you use daily and identify one you'd like to improve.

3. Write a paragraph describing your chosen product and the potential improvements AI could introduce.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA reflective paragraph detailing the chosen product and potential AI-inspired improvements.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with HS-ETS1-4 (Use computer simulations to model real-world problems) and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.7 (Conduct research and demonstrate understanding).

Activity 2

AI Data Detective

Students investigate the types of data AI would need to improve the chosen product and explore how to collect and analyze this data effectively.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Research what types of data are essential for AI to enhance product design.

2. Create a data collection plan outlining how you will gather this data.

3. Prepare a presentation detailing your findings and data collection strategy.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA presentation detailing the data needed for AI to improve the product, including a collection and analysis plan.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.7 (Conduct research and demonstrate understanding) and CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP4 (Model with mathematics).

Activity 3

Prototype Creation and Testing

Students create a prototype of their improved product, using AI data analysis to refine their design.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Design a simple prototype of your improved product, utilizing insights gained from your data analysis.

2. Test your prototype in its intended environment and gather feedback.

3. Refine your prototype based on feedback and additional data insights.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA refined prototype of the improved product, informed by data analysis and feedback.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with HS-ETS1-4 (Model impact of solutions) and HS-PS3-3 (Consider energy transformations in design).

Activity 4

AI Ethics Explorer

Students explore the ethical considerations of using AI in product design, focusing on inclusivity and accessibility.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Research ethical implications of AI in product design, including potential biases and accessibility issues.

2. Participate in a class debate on the pros and cons of AI in product design.

3. Write a reflective essay on how ethical considerations affect product innovation.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA reflective essay on the ethical implications of AI in design innovation.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.7 (Conduct research and write reflectively).

Activity 5

Pitch Your AI-Enhanced Product

Students present their finalized AI-enhanced product design to a panel, simulating a real-world pitch scenario.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Prepare a presentation summarizing your product, how AI was used, data analysis, and ethical considerations.

2. Introduce your product's prototype and demonstrate how it's improved with AI.

3. Submit a business proposal detailing your product's market viability and innovation based on the feedback from the panel.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comprehensive pitch presentation and business proposal for the AI-enhanced product.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with HS-ETS1-4 (Model solutions to real-world problems) and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.7 (Demonstrate understanding through research and presentation).

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

AI-Enhanced Product Design Evaluation Rubric

Category 1

Design Thinking and Innovative Problem Solving

Assessment of students' application of design thinking principles to creatively solve problems using AI.

Criterion 1

Understanding and Application of Design Thinking

Evaluates how well students understand and apply design thinking methodologies to improve products using AI.

Exemplary

4 Points

Demonstrates sophisticated understanding of design thinking with innovative and creative product solutions clearly grounded in AI integration.

Proficient

3 Points

Shows thorough understanding and appropriate application of design thinking methodologies, resulting in practical AI-enhanced product solutions.

Developing

2 Points

Shows emerging understanding of design thinking, with attempts to apply it leading to simple or limited product improvements.

Beginning

1 Points

Minimal understanding of design thinking evident, with little to no practical application for product improvement using AI.

Criterion 2

Innovation and Creativity

Evaluates the creativity and innovation in students' product enhancement ideas leveraging AI.

Exemplary

4 Points

Exhibits remarkable creativity and innovation, proposing distinctive and impactful AI-driven product enhancements.

Proficient

3 Points

Displays solid creativity and innovation with compelling product enhancements using AI effectively.

Developing

2 Points

Some creativity and innovation evidenced, with basic enhancements suggested for the product using AI.

Beginning

1 Points

Limited creativity and sparse innovation shown; struggled to propose meaningful enhancements for the product via AI.

Category 2

Research and Data Analysis

Assessment of research skills and data analysis competency to collect and utilize information for AI product enhancement.

Criterion 1

Research Skills

Evaluates students’ ability to conduct comprehensive research necessary for AI product enhancement.

Exemplary

4 Points

Conducts rigorous research, integrating multiple sources to yield insightful conclusions significantly benefiting product design.

Proficient

3 Points

Conducts effective research utilizing relevant sources, resulting in useful insights for product enhancement.

Developing

2 Points

Research performed with limited scope or depth, offering incomplete insights into product design enhancement.

Beginning

1 Points

Minimal research with weak or no reliable sources employed, yielding insufficient insights for product enhancement.

Criterion 2

Data Analysis for Product Improvement

Evaluates students' ability to identify, collect, and analyze data relevant for AI-driven product improvement.

Exemplary

4 Points

Expertly collects and analyzes pertinent data, deriving complex insights leading to substantial product improvements using AI.

Proficient

3 Points

Efficiently collects and interprets relevant data, leading to meaningful enhancements in product design via AI.

Developing

2 Points

Data collection and analysis show limited depth or connectivity, achieving minor product improvements.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles with data collection and analysis, leading to few or no discernible improvements in product design.

Category 3

Ethical Considerations in AI

Assessment of understanding and integration of ethical considerations in AI-driven product design.

Criterion 1

Ethical Analysis and Considerations

Evaluates students’ ability to identify and address ethical considerations in AI product innovation.

Exemplary

4 Points

Presents a comprehensive ethical analysis with thoroughly considered perspectives, effectively integrating ethics within AI product design.

Proficient

3 Points

Provides clear ethical analysis, acknowledging relevant perspectives and ethical dimensions in AI-based design.

Developing

2 Points

Ethical analysis demonstrates limited range or depth, lacking complete integration into product design process.

Beginning

1 Points

Exhibits minimal or unclear ethical analysis, with little evidence of consideration in product design.

Category 4

Presentation and Communication Skills

Assessment of students' skills in presenting and communicating their AI-driven product enhancement results.

Criterion 1

Clarity and Persuasiveness of Communication

Evaluates the clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness of students' presentations about their AI-enhanced products.

Exemplary

4 Points

Delivers highly persuasive, coherent, and clear presentation with well-organized and compelling communication of ideas.

Proficient

3 Points

Presents clear and coherent arguments effectively, with convincing communication of product designs.

Developing

2 Points

Presents ideas with some clarity and persuasion but lacks full coherence and impactful delivery.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to communicate ideas clearly or persuasively, with disorganized or unclear presentation format.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning

Question 1

How has your understanding of AI's role in product design evolved throughout this project?

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Question 2

Rate your confidence in using design thinking to improve everyday products after participating in this project.

Scale

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Question 3

What challenges did you encounter while integrating AI into your product design, and how did you overcome them?

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Question 4

Which aspect of the project did you find most engaging and why?

Multiple choice

Optional

Options

AI technology exploration

Design thinking process

Prototyping and testing

Ethical considerations

Pitch presentation

Question 5

In what ways did exploring the ethical considerations of AI affect your approach to product design?

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