Lesson 8, "Analysing Bias in an AI account of Conquest and Colonisation of America", focuses on developing students' critical analysis skills in the context of AI-generated historical content. Key aspects include:

1. Students are presented with an AI-generated account of the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs that contains significant biases and inaccuracies.

2. The lesson emphasises the importance of identifying and understanding bias in historical narratives.

3. Students are encouraged to critically analyse the language used in the account, looking for words and phrases that show preference or prejudice.

4. The activity involves fact-checking and cross-referencing information using credible historical sources.

5. It highlights how AI can reproduce and amplify historical biases, stressing the need for human critical thinking in historical research.

6. The lesson teaches students to approach all information, especially digital or AI-generated content, with a questioning mindset.

7. It connects to broader themes of colonialism, cultural perspective, and the ethics of historical interpretation.

This lesson aims to enhance students' understanding of the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs while developing crucial skills in critical thinking, bias recognition, and ethical historical analysis. These skills are applicable not just in history, but across all subjects and in evaluating information in everyday life.