Build Your First AI App with Python and AI

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Last edit: 18 May 2026

Resource Type Lessons, Teaching Resources, Example Programs and Live Lessons

Curriculum Topic Computational Thinking, Design & Development, Effective use of tools, Programming

English Key Stage 14-16 years (KS4)

A complete 60-minute lesson plan where students go from zero Python experience to a working application using AI as a coding partner. Students choose an app idea, describe it clearly to AI, read and understand the generated code, test it, and improve it with new features.

Includes: Live build demo (90-second app creation), the Build Cycle framework (Describe, Read, Test, Improve), 6 app ideas to choose from (quiz generator, password checker, story generator, budget calculator, decision maker, flashcard app), debugging guidance, differentiation for lower and higher ability, assessment opportunities, cross-curricular links, and a printable pupil handout.

Designed for KS4 (ages 13-16, adaptable for advanced KS3). Uses Replit (free, browser-based) so no software installation needed. Works with ChatGPT, Claude, or any AI chatbot.

Created by ForeShiloh Education (foreshiloh.com). Part of the Teach Me AI programme.