Grade Level: 6–12 (can be adapted for younger students with assistance)Class Period: 50 minutesSubject: Artificial Intelligence in STEMLesson Type: Hands-on, project-based activity🎯 Lesson Objectives:By the end of this lesson, students will:Understand the concept of artificial intelligence and its application in recognizing emotions.Use PictoBlox to develop an AI model capable of detecting human emotions through a webcam.Create a project that provides supportive visual and audio feedback for specific emotions.Reflect on the potential of AI to support individuals with autism and other social challenges.⚙️Materials Required:Download PictoBlox: Click here to download PictoBloxComputers or laptops with PictoBlox installedWebcam for each computerInternet connection (to download the AI extension in PictoBlox)Emotion Training Datasets: (pre-trained datasets included with PictoBlox AI extension)Visual aids (emojis or images for emotions)Speakers or headphones (for audio feedback)Helpful Resources for Teachers and Students:PictoBlox Documentation: Getting Started with PictoBloxAI Extension Guide: AI and Machine Learning in PictoBloxExample AI Projects: AI and ML Sample ProjectsUnderstanding Autism: Autism Speaks - Emotion Recognition Tools