Tech Headlines Check

This worksheet helps students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 build media literacy, critical interpretation, and digital citizenship skills by analyzing AI-related headlines. Learners evaluate whether each headline is realistic, risky, or dangerous enough to require human intervention, then briefly explain their reasoning using evidence related to feasibility, safety, and ethical impact.

Learning Goals

• Media & Technology Evaluation (Grades 6-8) – Assessing AI-related claims for realism, exaggeration, or risk
• Critical Interpretation of Text – Analyzing headlines for sensational language, plausibility, and intent
• Digital Citizenship – Understanding AI limitations, potential risks, and ethical concerns
• Critical Thinking – Justifying judgments with clear, concise written explanations

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to support media literacy and technology standards
• Headline-Based Analysis – Uses short, engaging examples that mirror real news consumption
• Safety & Ethics Focus – Encourages students to think beyond excitement to real-world consequences
• Flexible Classroom Use – Suitable for ELA, social studies, technology, or current events lessons
• Low-Prep Format – Ready to print and use in classrooms or homeschool settings

This printable worksheet helps students develop healthy skepticism toward AI-related headlines and technological claims. By distinguishing between sensationalism and plausible capabilities, learners strengthen critical reading, ethical reasoning, and decision-making skills. It is a practical resource for classroom and homeschool instruction focused on media awareness, responsible technology use, and thoughtful evaluation of emerging technologies.

This worksheet is part of our Good vs. Bad AI Worksheets collection.