Exploring AI Uses

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they explore how ChatGPT and other AI tools can be used thoughtfully to support learning, creativity, and problem-solving. Through short reading prompts and categorization tasks, students analyze different AI-assisted activities, decide their academic purpose or subject area, and think critically about when and how AI is appropriate in educational settings.

Learning Goals

• Understanding AI Applications (Grades 4-6) – Students identify common ways AI tools can support schoolwork, creativity, and learning tasks.
• Categorization & Critical Reading – Learners analyze descriptions and sort AI uses by subject area or purpose.
• Digital Citizenship & Ethics – The activity encourages thoughtful consideration of responsible and appropriate AI use.
• Technology & Society Awareness – Students reflect on how AI fits into classrooms and everyday problem-solving.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to introduce AI applications in an age-appropriate, student-friendly way.
• Engaging Analysis Task – Categorizing real-world examples promotes discussion and deeper thinking.
• Cross-Curricular Connections – Integrates technology education, English Language Arts, computer science, and social studies.
• Flexible Use – Works well for technology units, group discussions, independent practice, or digital citizenship lessons.

This printable worksheet helps students develop a balanced understanding of AI’s role in education by combining analysis, discussion, and ethical reflection. By evaluating different AI uses, learners strengthen critical thinking, digital awareness, and decision-making skills. It is a no-prep resource ideal for both classroom and homeschool environments focused on responsible technology use and foundational AI literacy.

This worksheet is part of our ChatGPT Classroom Activities collection.