Grade 6 – Myth vs. Reality Research

This worksheet is designed for Grade 6 students to strengthen critical thinking, research skills, and digital literacy by investigating common myths using ChatGPT as a research partner. Students choose a myth, ask focused follow-up questions, and analyze whether ChatGPT’s responses provide evidence-based facts or general explanations. Learners then evaluate reliability, cite supporting information from trusted sources, and reflect on why misinformation spreads.

Learning Goals

• Evaluating Scientific Claims (Grade 6) – Distinguish between myths, opinions, and evidence-based facts.
• Critical Research Analysis – Question information, look for proof, and assess credibility.
• Information & Media Literacy – Understand how misinformation spreads and why it can be convincing.
• Evidence-Based Reasoning – Support conclusions with facts from reliable sources.
• Responsible AI Use – Recognize both the value and limits of AI in research.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with Grade 6 science, ELA, technology, and social studies standards.
• Structured Inquiry Process – Guides students step by step through questioning, evaluating, and reflecting.
• Real-World Relevance – Connects classroom learning to media literacy and everyday information consumption.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for science units, research lessons, digital literacy instruction, or enrichment activities.

This printable worksheet helps students become more careful and informed researchers by teaching them how to question claims and verify information. By investigating myths and analyzing AI-generated responses, learners strengthen scientific reasoning, critical thinking, and awareness of misinformation. Suitable for classroom or homeschool use, this no-prep activity supports responsible research habits and prepares students to navigate information critically in a digital world.

This worksheet is part of our ChatGPT Classroom Activities collection.