Consequences of Myths

This worksheet helps students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 examine how believing myths about artificial intelligence can lead to harmful outcomes, while understanding accurate information can support better decisions. Through a structured chart and guided reflection questions, students analyze cause-and-effect relationships, evaluate misinformation, and strengthen media literacy, critical thinking, and responsible technology understanding.

Learning Goals

• Cause & Effect Analysis (Grades 5-7) – Examine how false beliefs about AI lead to specific negative outcomes.
• Critical Evaluation of Beliefs – Analyze the consequences of misinformation versus informed understanding.
• Technology Literacy – Develop accurate knowledge of AI capabilities, limits, and real-world use.
• Reasoned Explanation – Clearly describe differences between myth-driven outcomes and fact-based understanding.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to support ELA, social studies, and technology standards.
• Clear Visual Organizer – Chart format helps students organize thinking and compare outcomes.
• Reflection-Focused – Guided questions promote deeper thinking about responsibility and decision-making.
• Cross-Curricular Application – Integrates reading, writing, technology literacy, and social awareness.
• Flexible Use – Suitable for independent work, discussion, homework, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet helps students understand how misinformation about artificial intelligence can influence choices, emotions, and societal outcomes. By comparing the consequences of believing myths with the benefits of knowing the truth, learners strengthen cause-and-effect reasoning, media literacy, and informed decision-making skills. Ideal for classroom or homeschool use, this activity encourages thoughtful evaluation of technology-related information and reinforces the importance of accurate understanding in a digital world.

This worksheet is part of our Myths About AI collection.