Challenge 088 · Ages 12–16
AI Debate Assistant
Research a debate using 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
Technology
The Challenge
What will your learner investigate?
Can you research a debate using 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
English: argument and rhetoric; Citizenship: debate and evidence; Computing: AI literacy; Humanities: research and perspectives.
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
- Debate motion
- evidence log
- balanced source pack
- rebuttal sheet.
Equipment, tools & software
- Computer/tablet
- school-approved, age-appropriate AI tool
- word processor.
Safety & preparation
- Check cited sources actually exist and support claims
- distinguish evidence, opinion and generated text
- moderate age-appropriate topics.
These preparation notes support planning and do not replace a project-specific risk assessment or appropriate adult supervision.