Rank the Myths

This worksheet supports students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 as they analyze, compare, and evaluate common myths about artificial intelligence through ranking and written justification. Learners rank eight AI myths from most harmful to least harmful, then explain their reasoning for the top choices, strengthening opinion writing, critical thinking, and understanding of how misinformation affects society.

Learning Goals

• Ranking & Justification (Grades 5-7) – Compare ideas and defend rankings with clear, logical reasoning.
• Critical Evaluation of Misinformation – Assess how false beliefs influence decisions, trust, and behavior.
• Technology & Society Awareness – Examine how AI myths impact jobs, emotions, public trust, and social systems.
• Opinion Writing Skills – Support judgments using evidence, examples, and thoughtful explanation.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with ELA reasoning and social studies standards.
• Higher-Order Thinking – Moves beyond identification to evaluation and impact analysis.
• Discussion-Friendly Format – Ideal for debate, small-group discussion, or written reflection.
• Cross-Curricular Connections – Blends technology literacy with writing and societal analysis.
• Flexible Use – Works well for independent work, classroom discussion, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet helps students develop strong comparison, ranking, and justification skills while exploring how myths about artificial intelligence can shape real-world outcomes. By evaluating the societal impact of misinformation, learners strengthen critical thinking, opinion writing, and awareness of technology’s role in modern life. Suitable for both classroom and homeschool use, this activity encourages thoughtful reflection, responsible information evaluation, and clear reasoning about complex technological issues.

This worksheet is part of our Myths About AI collection.