Middle School Geography Sub Plans - Artificial Intelligence Energy Use

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Total Pages: 16 pages
Answer Key: Included
Teaching Duration: 90 minutes
File Size: 4.74 MB
File Type: PDF (Zip)

Looking for engaging, no-prep Middle School Geography Sub Plans - Artificial Intelligence Energy Use? This resource introduces students to the reality that artificial intelligence requires a huge amount of electricity and other resources to run its server farms through a multimedia lesson that includes videos, a podcast episode and comprehension activities. Perfect for a geography, science or an ELA classroom, this lesson encourages critical thinking and comprehension while exploring the environmental Impact of artificial intelligence. 

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What’s Included?

✅ Detailed Lesson Plan – Easy to use and ready for any sub!
✅ Non-Fiction Article on Artificial Intelligence – Builds background knowledge and literacy skills.
✅ Podcast Lesson – Engaging audio content with listening activities.
✅ Graphic Organizers – Includes a T-Chart for comparing advantages and disadvantages.
✅ Video Links – Helps students visualize technology and energy concepts.
✅ Journal Response Question – Encourages reflection and critical thinking.
✅ Comprehension Activities – Promotes understanding of lesson content.
✅ Printable & Digital Formats – Flexible for in-person or remote learning.

In This Lesson, Students Will:

1. Work on the AI Energy Usage Pre-Listening Anticipation Guide.
2. Watch a short video about AI’s energy use.
3. Then read a non-fiction article about AI.
4. Listen to a podcast episode on AI’s energy demands.
5. Reflect on their learning with a graphic organizer.
6. Watch another video about AI’s power needs.
7. Work in pairs to complete the Artificial Intelligence Advantages and Disadvantages chart.
8. Independently complete the AI Thinking Question.

Try this lesson today to help your students learn more about this topic.