Unit 1: AI Prompt Engineer & Machine Learning Specialist | STEM Career Deep-Dive

Introduce your students to one of the fastest-growing tech careers with this high-energy, 6-page printable STEM Career Packet! Fully aligned for middle and high school classrooms, this unit gives students a real-world look at what an AI Prompt Engineer & Machine Learning Specialist does, how much they earn, and how to build essential skills right now in school. What’s Included in this 6-Page Deep-Dive Packet: Page 1: Career Snapshot & Tech Breakdown – Salary ranges (entry to senior), job outlook stats, core technical/soft skills, actionable high school steps, and quick comprehension questions. Page 2: Day in the Life Scenario Challenge – Students analyze "Emergency Bot 9000," diagnose prompt failures, and learn the R-T-C-C (Role, Task, Context, Constraint) framework. Page 3: Hands-On Unplugged Simulation – The "Human LLM" Sandwich Lab and a hospital prompt optimization challenge. Page 4: Career Ethics & Workplace Dilemma – Real-world audit of hiring bias in algorithms, complete with an ethical decision matrix and justification worksheet. Page 5: Design Brief & Innovation Lab – Creative blueprinting assignment where students design their own "StudyBuddy AI" study app with safety guardrails. Page 6: Virtual Simulator & Career Portfolio – Guided hands-on lab using Google’s Teachable Machine, plus a student career reflection exit ticket. Teacher Benefits: 100% Unplugged & Copy-Paste Friendly – Clean formatting with zero dark text boxes or messy code blocks for easy editing in Word, Google Docs, or Canva. Versatile Use – Perfect for CTE, Computer Science, STEM electives, or substitute teacher plans (spans 3-5 class periods). Career Focused – Packed with salary data, education roadmaps, and real-world problem-solving!