Domain Evaluation

This worksheet helps students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 build digital literacy, research skills, and critical thinking by evaluating website domains while researching renewable energy. After reading an informational passage, learners analyze four example URLs and rank them from most to least credible, using domain types such as .gov, .edu, .org, and .com to justify their decisions and assess reliability.

Learning Goals

• Website Domain Evaluation (Grades 5-7)
  Analyze common domain types and understand how they relate to credibility and purpose.
• Source Credibility Assessment
  Identify which online sources are most trustworthy for academic research.
• Research Decision-Making
  Justify rankings using evidence about expertise, bias, and intent.
• Digital & Media Literacy
  Recognize how online information quality can vary based on source ownership and goals.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with ELA, research, and digital literacy standards.
• Real-World Research Practice
  Prepares students to evaluate websites they encounter during projects and assignments.
• Clear Ranking Structure
  Guides students through comparison and justification in a logical format.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Suitable for independent work, small-group discussion, homework, or assessment.
• Low-Prep Format
  Print-and-go worksheet for classroom or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet strengthens students’ ability to evaluate website domains, assess credibility, and make informed research choices. By ranking and explaining the reliability of different URLs, learners develop essential skills for navigating online information responsibly and confidently. It’s a practical, high-impact resource for both classroom instruction and homeschool learning.

This worksheet is part of our credibility of sources worksheets collection.