Curriculum map / Year 4: Machines That Talk
Year 4, Lesson 2
Is a chatbot a friend?
Chatbots can sound friendly but do not know or care about you.
Safeguarding. This lesson deals with privacy, chatbot relationships or images of real people. The plan flags this, and any disclosure should be handled through your school's safeguarding procedures. More on safety
The signature activity
Two Replies: compare a chatbot reply and a friend's reply to the same message, then make a Helping Hand of trusted people.
Learning intentions
- I can explain why a chatbot is not the same as a friend.
- I can compare a chatbot's reply with a friend's reply.
- I can name trusted adults I can talk to.
The slides
Teacher notes and answers sit in the speaker notes of every slide, and printable resources are at the end of the deck.