Before & After AI

Students explore how life changed before and after major AI inventions by reading two historical examples-self-driving cars and ChatGPT. They then write a short summary describing what changed because of each innovation. This activity encourages students to compare eras, analyze cause-and-effect relationships, and reflect on technology’s impact on everyday life. Students gain insight into how AI alters transportation, communication, creativity, and daily decision-making. The worksheet builds summarization skills and supports understanding of technological progress.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Summarizing Informational Text

Social Studies – Technology and Society

Critical Thinking – Comparing Past and Present

Technology Literacy – Understanding AI Applications

This worksheet is part of our AI Timeline Major Inventions collection.