Artificial Intelligence Basics Word Search, Scramble and Crossword Puzzle

I made this artificial intelligence basics puzzle set for my Grade 4 and Grade 5 students during our technology unit. The kids had heard of AI but had no idea what words like artificial intelligence, learn, or smart meant when we talked about how computers can think. So I put together a word search, a word scramble, and a crossword using words like model, training, neuron, layer, weight, bias, feature, label, inference, and overfitting. Nothing fancy — just puzzles to help the AI vocabulary finally stick in an age-appropriate way.

The PDFs are six pages. Three puzzles plus answer pages. The word search works well for quiet time after recess or indoor recess. The scramble gets them talking because they argue about whether a calculator is AI. The crossword I use for partners or as a review. I added a couple simple robot, screen, and brain drawings but nothing too busy.

Works for Grade 4 through Grade 5. Print and go. Sometimes I have early finishers name one thing AI can do on the back. The kids actually ask for these now.