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ChatGPT Journal for Children – 6-Week IT & AI Lesson Plan

Bring AI into the classroom safely, creatively, and with zero prep!
This ready-to-use 6-week IT and AI lesson plan is designed for ages 12–18 and works perfectly with the ChatGPT Journal for Children (sold separately).
Whether you’re teaching in school, tutoring, or homeschooling, this guide helps you introduce artificial intelligence in a safe, engaging, and educational way.

What’s Included

• A fully structured 6-week lesson plan (45–60 minutes per lesson)
• Clear learning objectives for every week
• Classroom activities that combine hands-on creativity with ChatGPT prompts
• Linked journal pages for each lesson
• Homework tasks that encourage independent exploration

Week-by-Week Overview

Week 1 – Introduction to AI and ChatGPT
Learn what AI is, what ChatGPT can do, and safe use rules. Activities include safety role-play and AI awareness discussions.

Week 2 – Quick-Start Challenges
Jump into fun AI activities like turning dreams into poems and experimenting with prompt wording.

Week 3 – Creative Writing with AI
Develop storytelling skills with the help of ChatGPT, including story starters and alternate endings.

Week 4 – Visual Design & Creativity
Invent AI sidekicks, design future cities, and create unique gadgets using AI ideas.

Week 5 – Problem-Solving with AI
Crack word searches, decode secret messages, and design your own puzzles.

Week 6 – Debates, Reflection & Final Project
Debate AI in schools, present final projects, and complete reflection pages.

Why Teachers Love It

• No planning needed – just open and teach
• Encourages critical thinking and creativity
• Supports digital literacy and safe tech use
• Fits perfectly into IT, Computing, or STEM lessons
• Works in classrooms, after-school clubs, or home education

Why Students Love It

• Fun, hands-on challenges they can customise
• Opportunity to work with real AI tools
• Mix of writing, design, puzzles, and debates
• Builds confidence with future-ready skills

Perfect For

• IT & Computing lessons
• STEM enrichment activities
• Digital literacy programs
• Homeschooling and self-directed learning
• Gifted and talented projects

Important Note

This lesson plan is designed to be used with the “ChatGPT Journal for Children” workbook.
The journal contains all student worksheets, activities, and creative spaces referenced in this guide.
Purchase the journal separately to give every student their own copy.

Author: Dr. Peter Fogarty – PhD in Science, 20+ years teaching experience, author of 70+ AI-assisted educational books.
With the assistance of ChatGPT, he creates resources that inspire creativity, teach safe technology use, and prepare students for the future.