AI in Action

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 5-7 to strengthen reading comprehension, analytical thinking, and digital literacy through real-world case studies of artificial intelligence. Students explore how AI is used in areas such as healthcare and transportation by reading short scenarios about medical image analysis, patient-care prediction, and self-driving vehicles. Guided questions prompt learners to explain benefits, identify challenges, and reflect on ethical considerations connected to each application.

Learning Goals

• Understanding AI Applications (Grades 5-7) – Describe how artificial intelligence is used in real-world settings.
• Reading for Detail & Analysis – Extract key information and examples from informational case studies.
• Integrating Information – Connect ideas across multiple texts and scenarios.
• Ethical & Societal Awareness – Identify potential challenges, risks, and responsibilities related to AI use.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with middle-grade ELA, science, and social studies standards.
• Case Study Format – Makes abstract technology concepts concrete and relatable.
• Balanced Reflection – Encourages students to consider both benefits and ethical concerns.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for STEM units, literacy instruction, discussion-based lessons, or homework.

This printable worksheet helps students understand how artificial intelligence impacts real-world systems and everyday life. By analyzing practical examples and reflecting on responsible technology use, learners strengthen comprehension, critical reasoning, and awareness of how science connects to society. Suitable for classroom or homeschool use, this no-prep activity supports thoughtful engagement with modern technology and its role in shaping the future.

This worksheet is part of our History of AI collection.