This guide is for educators who teach core academic subjects in grades 6–12...Until recently, conventional wisdom has suggested that instruction about AI should be confined to computer science courses at the high school level and above. However, the use of AI is becoming so pervasive throughout society that a basic understanding of what AI is and what its capabilities are is becoming as necessary as more traditional literacy skills like reading, writing, and computation. The Department of Homeland Security is strongly urging airports to implement facial recognition software to screen passengers. AI tools are being used to generate information in various formats—text, video, audio, and images. How can the consumer decide if this information is reliable versus meant to mislead? Virtual assistants and chatbots are becoming so realistic that it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between them and humans. Medical experts and scientists are exploring the use of AI to recognize and diagnose diseases. Each of these examples emphasizes that, while most of the people who design these tools will likely be coming from math, science, and computer science disciplines, we are all end-users and therefore must be participants in the conversation if these tools are to effectively meet our needs. -- Pages 6-7