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AI Midge Project – Train, Test and Compare AI Image Models

In this lesson, students will train AI models to recognise and classify images using supervised learning.

Delivery over multiple periods of learning may be advisable.

This lesson is designed for Computing Science students, S4 to S6 to support learning and teaching of AI concepts and practical skills for learners undertaking SQA Artificial Intelligence Unit(s) (Level 4 – J8E0 44, Level 5 – J8E0 45, Level 6 – J8E0 46).

This lesson is the first of a three-part series of computing lessons developed by Matthew Mackie. The other lessons are: 2 – Midge by Numbers; and 3 – Midge Season The Game.

AI Midge Project Lesson Guide
AI Midge Project – slides
Midge Project handouts and data (zip folder)

Curriculum Level:
Early (Pre 5 & P1)First (P2-P4)Second (P5-P7)Third (S1-S3)Senior Phase (S4-S6)For teachers
Curriculum Area:
AI LiteracyChild Rights and EthicsCritical ThinkingCross-curricularExpressive ArtsHealth and WellbeingLanguagesMathematicsReligious and moral educationResponsible Use to Support LearningSciencesSocial StudiesTechnologies
Topics and Themes
Activity, Diet, Rest and SleepBiodiversity and InterdependenceBlended or Home LearningComputer ScienceData AnalysisData visualisationDevices & SoftwareDigital LiteracyFinding & Using InformationHow-TosPast Events and SocietiesPeople in society, economy and businessProcessing and Managing Information Responsibly