AI Ethics Discussion

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they explore ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence, including fairness, accuracy, privacy, and responsibility. Through real-life scenarios and guided prompts, learners reflect in writing or discussion on how AI decisions can impact individuals and communities, strengthening critical judgment, empathy, and civic awareness in technology-rich environments.

Learning Goals

• Ethical Reasoning & Civic Responsibility (Grades 4-6) – Students evaluate real-world scenarios involving AI and consider fair, responsible choices.
• Responsible Digital Practices – Learners examine how accuracy, privacy, and data use affect trust and safety in technology.
• Argumentative Writing & Discussion – Students explain opinions, support ideas with reasoning, and engage respectfully in discussion.
• Technology & Society Awareness – The activity highlights how AI use influences learning communities and social systems.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to introduce AI ethics in an age-appropriate, thoughtful way.
• Scenario-Based Learning – Realistic examples encourage reflection, debate, and perspective-taking.
• Flexible Use – Works well for class discussions, writing assignments, small groups, or social studies integration.
• Character Education Focus – Supports empathy, responsibility, and ethical decision-making alongside technology literacy.

This printable worksheet helps students develop a balanced understanding of artificial intelligence by connecting technology use with ethics and civic responsibility. By reflecting on fairness, privacy, and accuracy, learners strengthen critical thinking, communication, and social awareness skills. It is a meaningful, no-prep resource for both classroom and homeschool settings focused on responsible technology use and informed participation in a digital society.

This worksheet is part of our ChatGPT Classroom Activities collection.