Trust Meter

This worksheet is designed for Grades 6, 7, and 8 to help students reflect on how much they trust different AI tools and decision-making systems. Through scenario-based analysis, reflective writing, critical thinking, and digital literacy practice, learners evaluate safety, accuracy, context, purpose, and empathy to determine when technology is reliable and when caution is needed.

Skills Reinforced

• Evaluating Technology in Society (Grades 6-8)
  Students examine real-world scenarios involving AI assistants and systems to consider their role and impact.
• Justifying Decisions
  Learners explain their trust ratings using clear reasoning and evidence from each situation.
• Reflective Writing
  Activities encourage students to articulate personal perspectives while connecting them to broader concepts.
• Assessing Reliability and Risk
  Students analyze factors such as accuracy, intent, and potential consequences when using AI tools.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to promote thoughtful and age-appropriate discussion about AI trust.
• Structured Reflection Format
  A 1-10 trust scale helps students organize their thinking and compare scenarios consistently.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Works well for social studies, ELA, digital literacy lessons, or advisory discussions.
• Supports Diverse Learners
  Clear prompts and guided explanations make abstract concepts more accessible.

This printable worksheet helps students build strong skills in evaluation, justification, reflection, and responsible technology use. By rating and explaining their trust in different AI scenarios, learners gain insight into how context and purpose shape decision-making. It’s a practical, no-prep resource that works well in both classroom and homeschool settings while supporting critical thinking and digital literacy growth.

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