K–6TechNest
Computer Vision
Image recognition projects
Lars
QuincyBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 45–90 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Cass · Box Elder
- Materials needed
- Webcam (1080p USB)
- Composition Notebook (for data logging)
- Book: "Hello World: Being Human in the Age of Algorithms" by Hannah Fry
Video resources
What is Artificial Intelligence? | ChatGPT | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz
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Watch on YouTube →Why this skill rocks
You teach computers to 'see' and understand pictures, which is super cool for finding hidden treasures or sorting things automatically!
2034Where this could take you
In 2034, you could be programming smart cameras to track Olympic athletes or even helping design new security systems for the big games.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Webcam (1080p USB)
RequiredTeachable Machine and ml5.js real-time projects need a camera. Most laptops have one built in, but a dedicated 1080p USB webcam gives you better image quality and easier positioning for data collection.
Composition Notebook (for data logging)
RequiredTrack your training accuracy, hypothesis, and test results on paper. Writing down what changed between model versions helps you figure out what actually improved your accuracy.
Book: "Hello World: Being Human in the Age of Algorithms" by Hannah Fry
A clear, engaging book about how AI and computer vision systems shape real decisions — from medical imaging to self-driving cars. Perfect for understanding the bigger picture behind the code you are writing.