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AI literacy for grades K-12

Free AI lessons for every K-12 learner. Always free.

Short, friendly lessons that help kids understand how AI works, use it wisely, and think for themselves. Made by ARK, a nonprofit, for learners, families, and teachers.

3 courses · 17 modules · Browse without an account

Pick your level

One course for each grade band. Modules stand on their own, so a class or family can start with any of them.

  • Grades K-5Discovery & Awareness

    AI Explorers

    AI Explorers introduces young learners to the idea that AI exists in the world around them, how it helps and sometimes confuses us, and what it means to be a thoughtful user of technology.

    • 5 modules
    • About 5 to 7.5 hours
  • Grades 6-8Critical Thinking & Ethics

    AI Investigators

    AI Investigators goes deeper: how does AI actually work, what are its real-world consequences, and what does responsible use look like in school and daily life?

    • 6 modules
    • About 5.5 to 8 hours
  • Grades 9-12Agency, Policy & Action

    AI Architects

    AI Architects is designed for students ready to think seriously about AI's role in society, and their own role in shaping it. Modules move from understanding to agency and action.

    • 6 modules
    • About 6 to 9 hours

How it works

  1. Step 1: Join a workshop, or jump right in

    ARK founders and student ambassadors lead workshops for schools and community groups. You can also start on your own, any time.

  2. Step 2: Learn at your own speed

    Each module is split into short steps with stories, choices, and quick checks. Stop after any step and pick up where you left off.

  3. Step 3: Earn a certificate

    Create a free account to save your progress. Finish a course and you earn a certificate to show what you learned.

Bring ARK to your school or group

We lead hands-on workshops for classrooms, clubs, libraries, and parent groups, then leave you with free lessons to keep going.