AI, Robotics, or Both?

This worksheet is designed for Grades 5, 6, and 7 to help students build classification, reasoning, and technology literacy skills by examining everyday examples of modern technology. Through eleven familiar scenarios-such as robotic arms, smart speakers, delivery robots, and chess programs-learners analyze whether each example involves artificial intelligence, robotics, or a combination of both. The activity supports careful reading, categorization, and clear justification while strengthening understanding of how intelligent systems work.

Learning Goals

• Classification & Categorization (Grades 5-7)
  Students sort real-world examples into AI, robotics, or both based on defining characteristics.
• Understanding System Types
  Learners examine whether a technology has a physical body, decision-making intelligence, or a combination of the two.
• Distinguishing Multiple Attributes
  Activities require students to consider more than one feature before making a decision.
• Recognizing Modern Technologies
  Students connect classroom learning to devices and systems they encounter in daily life.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to make technology concepts clear, practical, and age-appropriate.
• Real-Life Scenarios
  Uses familiar examples to improve engagement and relevance.
• Justification Practice
  Encourages students to explain why each example fits a category.
• Low-Prep & Classroom-Ready
  Easy to print and use for classwork, homework, or discussion.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen skills in classification, critical thinking, and digital literacy while gaining confidence identifying different types of technology. By deciding whether examples involve AI, robotics, or both, learners develop a clearer understanding of how modern systems function. It’s a practical, no-prep resource that works well in both classroom and homeschool settings while supporting foundational STEM and technology education.

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