Who Created Claude?

This worksheet supports students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 as they build nonfiction reading skills while learning who created Claude AI, why Anthropic exists, and what “Constitutional AI” means. Through a detailed informational passage and comprehension questions, students practice extracting factual information, interpreting technical vocabulary, and understanding how company missions and structures-such as a Public Benefit Corporation-shape ethical technology development.

Learning Goals

• Informational Text Comprehension (Grades 5-7) – Students identify main ideas, key details, and timelines in a nonfiction passage.
• AI Ethics & Constitutional AI – Learners explain the purpose of Constitutional AI and how safety principles guide development.
• Understanding Organizations & Innovation – Students analyze Anthropic’s mission and the role of a Public Benefit Corporation.
• Vocabulary in Context – Learners interpret modern, technology-related terms using context clues.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with ELA, social studies, and technology literacy standards.
• Clear Comprehension Checks – Multiple-choice questions assess understanding of vocabulary, dates, and concepts.
• Real-World Relevance – Connects reading skills to contemporary technology and ethical decision-making.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Suitable for independent reading, whole-class instruction, centers, or homework.
• Digital Citizenship Focus – Builds awareness of how companies influence AI behavior and safety goals.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen informational reading, vocabulary development, and critical thinking while learning about the people and principles behind Claude AI. Learners practice identifying key facts, understanding ethical frameworks, and explaining how organizational missions impact technology. Ideal for classroom or homeschool use, this no-prep activity supports literacy growth and thoughtful understanding of modern AI development.

This worksheet is part of our Claude AI Activities collection.