Tech Time Travel

This worksheet is designed for Grades 5, 6, and 7 to help students build chronological reasoning, reading comprehension, and technology literacy by sequencing major events in the history of AI and robotics. Through mixed-up event sets, learners analyze milestones such as early factory robots, the Turing Test, Google Translate, medical AI tools, and the release of ChatGPT, strengthening their understanding of how technology evolves over time and builds on earlier innovations.

Learning Goals

• Chronological Sequencing (Grades 5-7)
  Students place historical technology events in correct order from earliest to most recent.
• Informational Ordering Skills
  Learners practice organizing factual information logically and coherently.
• Understanding AI & Robotics History
  Activities highlight key milestones that shaped modern artificial intelligence and robotics.
• Interpreting Technological Progress
  Students reflect on how advances accumulate and lead to increasingly complex systems.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to make technology history accessible and engaging.
• Clear, Structured Practice
  Numbering events provides straightforward support for timeline and sequencing skills.
• STEM & Social Studies Integration
  Connects historical thinking with modern technology understanding.
• Low-Prep & Classroom-Ready
  Easy to print and use for classwork, homework, or review.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen skills in sequencing, critical thinking, and informational reading while developing a clearer picture of how AI and robotics have progressed over time. By traveling through key moments in technology history, learners gain valuable context for understanding today’s advanced systems. It’s a practical, no-prep resource that works well in both classroom and homeschool settings while supporting STEM history and digital literacy.

This worksheet is part of our The Difference Between Robots and AI Worksheets collection.