Criteria Checker Answer Key

In this worksheet, students analyze three different categories-Renewable Natural Resources, Primary Sources in Historical Research, and Essential Qualities of Scientific Claims-each with its own clearly stated criteria. For every example listed, students evaluate whether it fits the category by writing Yes or No and explaining their reasoning. This activity requires students to apply definitions accurately, identify key attributes, and support claims with evidence-based explanations. Students strengthen analytical skills by comparing examples to the criteria and determining alignment or mismatch. The worksheet also reinforces subject-area understanding across science, social studies, and research literacy. The reasoning component promotes clarity, justification, and academic vocabulary usage.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Identifying Renewable Resources and Evaluating Scientific Claims

Social Studies – Understanding and Classifying Primary Sources

English Language Arts – Evidence-Based Reasoning and Written Explanations

Critical Thinking – Comparing Items Against Established Criteria

Research Skills – Evaluating Source Types and Reliability

This worksheet is part of our Classifying and Categorizing Information Worksheets collection.