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Free supplemental lessons. Read aloud, work independently, or pause after one section. Let learners look back at the explainer and diagram.
Start here
Follow Lesson 1 through Lesson 5 for a first path through physical AI systems. Each lesson includes a student sheet, explainer and adult guide.
These are partial connections to science ideas, rather than a complete standards assessment.
| Lesson | NGSS connections |
|---|---|
| Lesson 1: Liquid cooling | 4-PS3-2: energy transfer by heat and electrical currents. · MS-PS3-3: thermal-transfer ideas. |
| Lesson 2: Battery storage | 4-PS3-2: energy transfer by heat and electrical currents. · 4-PS3-4: devices converting energy between forms. |
| Lesson 3: Fuel cells | 4-PS3-2: energy transfer by heat and electrical currents. · 4-PS3-4: devices converting energy between forms. |
| Lesson 4: Gas turbines | 4-PS3-2: energy transfer by heat and electrical currents. · 4-PS3-4: devices converting energy between forms. |
| Lesson 5: Modular data centers | MS-ETS1-1: identifying design needs and constraints, including working power, cooling and network connections. Partial connection; this reading does not assess the full standard. |
How to use a 10-minute daily lesson
- Read one short explanation for three minutes.
- Put the words to know into your own words for two minutes.
- Read the hook question and explainer aloud together for three minutes.
- Try one check-yourself question for two minutes.
A suggested weekly routine
- Monday: choose a technology and read its explanation.
- Tuesday: draw its energy or information path.
- Wednesday: use a new example to explain a part’s job.
- Thursday: try the safe extension from the adult guide.
- Friday: use the exit ticket and discuss a remaining question.
Print and adapt
Open a lesson’s Student, Teacher or Explainer PDF. Offer extra time, a quiet space and breaks. Accept spoken or pointed answers before writing. Choose a Learn explanation for a shorter session.