Microsoft and AI

This worksheet is designed for Grades 7 and 8 to help students build strong critical reading, evidence-based analysis, and technology literacy skills by examining Microsoft’s role in the artificial intelligence ecosystem. Through an informational passage and higher-order thinking questions, learners analyze Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI, its integration of AI into everyday products like Office tools, and its approach to responsible AI research, policy, and innovation.

Academic Focus

• Critical Response & Higher-Order Thinking (Grades 7-8)
  Students analyze Microsoft’s AI strategy, drawing conclusions about goals, risks, and long-term impact.
• Evidence-Based Analysis
  Learners support their responses with specific details and examples from the text.
• Technology, Industry & Policy Connections
  Activities explore how corporate decisions influence public policy, ethical considerations, and technology access.
• Understanding Corporate AI Strategies
  Students examine how partnerships, research investment, and product integration shape AI development.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to make complex corporate and technology topics accessible to middle school learners.
• Emphasis on Analysis Over Recall
  Encourages inference, evaluation, and supported reasoning rather than simple fact memorization.
• Cross-Curricular Integration
  Fits well in ELA, social studies, and technology education units.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Suitable for class discussion, written responses, small groups, or independent analysis.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen skills in critical thinking, analytical writing, and informed evaluation of technology companies. By examining Microsoft’s role in AI development, learners gain insight into how corporate strategies affect innovation, ethics, and everyday digital tools. It’s a practical, no-prep resource that works effectively in both classroom and homeschool settings while supporting thoughtful engagement with modern technology issues.

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