ComputingArtificial IntelligenceAges 7–9

Patterns and Classification

Humans are great at spotting patterns; computers can learn to spot patterns too, but they need lots of examples; sorting and classification activities as the basis of machine learning

Lesson

Set out your lesson

“Patterns and Classification means practising the idea at the table with a simple screen-free or sandbox check. We will demo once, then your child tries.”

Bring to the table

Two short recommendation cards or screenshot printouts
Pencil for compare notes

Extra for the adult

Worked example. A feed keeps showing football because past clicks were football — that can hide other topics (filter bubble).

Optional challenge. For Patterns and Classification, add one harder example after success.

What to notice. Keep one parent note: examples tried; results; support used. This session samples Patterns and Classification, not mastery.

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Family records and proof options

Keep a record of your learning

Save photos, notes, and attendance. Export a proof packet for compliance or portfolio reviews.

View learner plans ($12/mo per learner) See sample family archive

Practice this concept

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Gakuva activity

Patterns and Classification practice

Practice key ideas from Patterns and Classification.

Free · no login · no ads · Practice answers and completion are not saved. Parent observation remains the lesson record.

Learning resources

Extra practice links — they do not replace Gakuva’s teaching approach.

Code.org · Practice link — not the full lesson

AI for Oceans

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Before you open · source notes

Train and test a classifier on labeled examples—direct practice with patterns and classification (and what happens with new items).

Free · no login required to play · account optional to save · no ads observed

Before you open

Save a screenshot of training labels and a test result, plus a parent note of one correct and one confused classification.

Opening this link does not save learning or assess mastery.

Source, access and review notes

Unknown — link only

Google Creative Lab · Practice link — not the full lesson

Teachable Machine · Image

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Before you open · source notes

Adult-guided tool: create two or more image classes, train a quick model, and test new examples. Works best with a webcam and supervision.

Free · no login · no ads observed · webcam optional

Before you open

Save a screenshot of at least two classes with training samples and one live test prediction.