Challenge 087 · Ages 12–16
AI Science Research
Investigate a question with AI.
Recommended Guided Learning Time: 3 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
Science
The Challenge
What will your learner investigate?
Can you investigate a question with AI. 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
Science: enquiry and evidence; Computing: AI research tools; English: source evaluation; Mathematics: data and interpretation.
Dream Areas
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
- Research question
- source-checking checklist
- experiment notes
- comparison table.
Equipment, tools & software
- Computer/tablet
- school-approved, age-appropriate AI research tool
- independent trusted science references.
Safety & preparation
- Verify AI claims and source citations independently
- do not treat generated references as verified
- no unsafe experiments.
These preparation notes support planning and do not replace a project-specific risk assessment or appropriate adult supervision.