Why We Shouldn’t Fully Trust AI

This worksheet supports students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 as they build reading comprehension, ethical reasoning, critical thinking, and technology literacy by examining the limitations of artificial intelligence. Through an informational article and targeted multiple-choice questions, learners explore why AI struggles with emotions, empathy, moral judgment, and deeper meaning, and how flawed training data can lead to misinformation and misinterpretation.

Learning Goals

• Reading Comprehension (Grades 6-8)
  Students analyze an informational text, identify key ideas, and demonstrate understanding through text-based questions.
• Understanding AI Limitations
  Learners examine why AI cannot replace human judgment in areas involving ethics, emotions, and values.
• Ethics & Human Decision-Making
  Activities highlight the role of human responsibility when evaluating information and making important decisions.
• Critical Thinking & Skepticism
  Students practice distinguishing between reliable outputs and potential AI errors or misunderstandings.

Instructional Benefits

• Educator-Developed Content
  Created by teachers to explain complex AI concepts in a clear, age-appropriate way.
• Cross-Curricular Fit
  Works well in ELA, social studies, technology, or digital citizenship lessons.
• Low-Prep Resource
  Easy-to-use format makes it suitable for classwork, homework, or independent study.
• Supports Thoughtful Discussion
  Encourages classroom conversations about ethics, responsibility, and technology use.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen comprehension, ethical reasoning, and information-evaluation skills while developing a realistic understanding of AI’s limits. By learning why AI should not be fully trusted in all situations, students become more thoughtful readers and more responsible users of technology. It’s a practical, no-prep resource that fits seamlessly into both classroom and homeschool settings.

This worksheet is part of our Would You Trust AI collection.