Perplexity AI Overview

This worksheet is designed for Grades 6, 7, and 8 to help students build reading comprehension, technology literacy, and digital awareness by exploring Perplexity AI, a modern AI-powered search company. Through an informational passage and fill-in-the-blank questions, learners examine how Perplexity differs from traditional search engines by summarizing information directly, emphasizing transparency, and providing citations to support trustworthy answers.

Learning Goals

• Informational Text Cloze Completion (Grades 6-8)
  Students complete fill-in-the-blank questions that reinforce understanding of key facts and ideas from the passage.
• Identifying Key Ideas & Details
  Learners focus on Perplexity AI’s founding, mission, and unique approach to search and information delivery.
• AI in Search & Information Retrieval
  Activities explain how conversational AI tools summarize sources instead of relying on long lists of links.
• Transparent & Trustworthy AI Use
  Students examine the role of citations, source explanations, and misinformation reduction in AI-powered search.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to introduce emerging AI companies in a clear, age-appropriate way.
• Structured Recall Practice
  Cloze-style questions support memory, comprehension, and attention to detail.
• Real-World Digital Literacy Connection
  Helps students compare traditional search engines with newer AI-driven tools.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Works well in ELA, technology education, digital literacy, or social studies lessons.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen skills in reading comprehension, factual recall, and technology understanding while learning how Perplexity AI is reshaping search and information access. By exploring transparency, citations, and responsible information retrieval, learners gain insight into how modern AI tools aim to build trust and combat misinformation. It’s a practical, no-prep resource that works effectively in both classroom and homeschool settings while supporting thoughtful and informed use of AI-powered search tools.

This worksheet is part of our The AI Industry Worksheets collection.