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Challenge 029 · Ages 10–16

AI Story Creator

Use AI to generate a story.

Recommended Guided Learning Time: 2 hours

Learners may require additional or fewer hours depending on age, prior experience, pace and the level of development they choose to take their project to.

Primary STEAM area

Technology

The Challenge

What will your learner investigate?

Can you use AI to generate a story. and explain the choices that make your solution effective?

Learning outcomes

  • Use an AI tool purposefully to support a defined task.
  • Evaluate the quality, accuracy, bias or suitability of AI-generated output.
  • Refine prompts or inputs and explain responsible choices when using AI.

Connected learning

Computing: AI and digital literacy; English: questioning, research and communication; PSHE/Citizenship: ethics and responsible use; subject knowledge linked to the project's content.

Dream Areas

AI engineeringmachine learningdata sciencedigital product designresponsible AI and technology entrepreneurship

Prepare for this Challenge

What you'll need

Here's what may be useful for completing this activity. Requirements may vary depending on the learner, activity format and equipment available.

Materials & consumables

  • Story prompts
  • planning sheet
  • editing checklist
  • source-checking sheet.

Equipment, tools & software

  • School-approved, age-appropriate AI writing tool with supervised access
  • computer/tablet
  • word processor.

Safety & preparation

  • Check service age requirements and guardian consent where applicable
  • do not enter personal data
  • verify and edit output
  • provide a non-AI alternative.

These preparation notes support planning and do not replace a project-specific risk assessment or appropriate adult supervision.