Why Bias Matters

This worksheet supports students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 as they read and analyze an informational text explaining how bias can appear at multiple layers of artificial intelligence systems. Through clear examples, academic vocabulary, and structured reading, students build comprehension skills while learning how data, design, models, outputs, and user choices influence fairness, accuracy, and ethical outcomes in technology.

Learning Goals

• Informational Text Analysis (Grades 5-7): Read and comprehend a structured article about AI bias using key details and examples.
• Systems Thinking: Understand five layers of AI bias-data, design, model, output, and user-and how they connect.
• Ethical Reasoning: Examine how bias affects equity, reliability, and real-world decision-making.
• Critical Connections: Link human choices and data patterns to technological outcomes.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Content: Written by educators to ensure clarity, age-appropriate explanations, and curriculum alignment.
• Cross-Curricular Use: Fits easily into ELA, technology, science, or social studies lessons.
• Concept-Building Focus: Ideal as a foundational reading before deeper discussions or projects on AI and ethics.
• Flexible Implementation: Suitable for whole-class reading, guided groups, independent practice, or homeschool instruction.
• Discussion-Ready: Encourages thoughtful conversation and reflection without requiring technical background.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen informational reading comprehension while developing a deeper understanding of bias, ethics, and responsible AI design. By exploring multiple layers of influence within AI systems, learners gain insight into how technology reflects human decisions and data patterns. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this resource builds essential skills in critical thinking, systems awareness, and digital literacy as part of the Role of Bias in AI collection.

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