A man named Sir Demis Hassabis thinks playing video games is good for kids. He says it helps them think of new ideas and be creative. When he was young, he liked to play games and chess, and he made his own game. He believes kids should learn to change and try new things because the world is always changing. Sir Demis made a big company that Google bought, and he got a special award for his work.
Sir Demis also talks about AI, which is when computers can think like humans. He says AI can do a lot of good things, but some people worry it could cause problems. He went to a big meeting where he and others said we need to be careful with AI. Sir Demis wants to make sure we use AI in a good way. He learned a lot from the past and wants to make sure we don't make big mistakes with new technology.
Original news source: AI millionaire: 'Video games can boost creativity' (BBC)
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Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a set of vocabulary words related to the article (e.g. video games, creativity, AI, technology). One student from each group will act out a word or phrase without speaking, while the other group members guess what it is. The group that guesses correctly earns a point. Repeat with different students acting out the words/phrases.
– News Summary
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– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Create a list of statements related to the article (e.g. "Playing video games is beneficial for children", "AI will have a positive impact on society"). Have the students walk around the room and ask their classmates for their opinions on each statement. They should record the responses using a simple survey format (e.g. Yes/No/I'm not sure). After collecting data from their classmates, have the students share their findings with the class.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write a list of vocabulary words from the article on the board. Divide the class into pairs. One student from each pair will choose a word and draw a picture representing that word, while their partner tries to guess what it is. Encourage the students to use gestures and facial expressions to communicate the meaning of the word. After a certain amount of time, switch roles.
– Think-Pair-Share
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π€ Comprehension Questions:
Sir Demis Hassabis thinks playing video games is good for kids.
Sir Demis liked to play games and chess when he was young.
Sir Demis made his own game when he was young.
Sir Demis thinks kids should learn to change and try new things because the world is always changing.
Google bought Sir Demis' company.
AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, which is when computers can think like humans.
Sir Demis wants to be careful with AI because he wants to make sure we use it in a good way and avoid making big mistakes with new technology.
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A man Sir Demis thinks playing video games is good for kids. He says it helps them think of new ideas and be creative. When he was young, he liked to play games and chess, and he made his own game. He believes kids should to change and try new things because the world is always . Sir Demis made a big company that Google bought, and he got a special award for his work. Sir Demis also talks about AI, which is when computers can think like . He says AI can do a lot of good things, but some people worry it could cause problems. He went to a big where he and others said we to be with AI. Sir Demis wants to make sure we use AI in a good way. He learned a lot from the past and wants to make sure we don't make big mistakes with new technology.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is a video game?
2. How would you feel if you could make your own game?
3. Do you like playing games? Why or why not?
4. What does Sir Demis think about playing video games?
5. How would you feel if computers could think like humans?
6. Do you think AI is a good thing? Why or why not?
7. What is a big meeting?
8. How would you feel if you could go to a big meeting?
9. Why do you think Sir Demis wants to be careful with AI?
10. What is new technology?
11. How would you feel if you could create new technology?
12. Do you think it's important to learn from the past? Why or why not?
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