Cause Mapping

This worksheet helps students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 explore cause-and-effect relationships by examining how common myths about artificial intelligence can lead to real-world consequences. Through analysis, matching activities, and written reflection, students build reasoning, critical thinking, and informational literacy skills while evaluating how misinformation influences social, emotional, and economic outcomes.

Learning Goals

• Cause and Effect Reasoning (Grades 5-7) – Analyze how inaccurate beliefs lead to specific real-world outcomes.
• Critical Evaluation – Identify misinformation and examine its broader implications.
• Analytical Thinking – Connect abstract ideas to concrete societal challenges.
• Written Reasoning – Articulate the impact of misconceptions using clear explanations.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Designed Content – Created by educators to align with ELA and social studies standards.
• Interactive Mapping Activity – Visual matching supports deeper understanding of relationships.
• Discussion-Ready – Ideal for small-group work, class discussion, or independent reflection.
• Cross-Curricular Use – Integrates technology literacy with reading, writing, and social studies.
• Accessible Format – Clear structure supports a range of learners and thinking levels.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen reasoning, evaluation, and cause-and-effect analysis while exploring how AI myths can shape public behavior and decision-making. By connecting misinformation to real societal impacts, learners practice critical thinking, written explanation, and responsible technology understanding. Suitable for both classroom instruction and homeschool use, this activity encourages thoughtful discussion and deeper awareness of how misconceptions can influence individuals and communities.

This worksheet is part of our Myths About AI collection.