Myths vs. Facts

This critical thinking science worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 strengthen their understanding of gravity by evaluating common claims and misconceptions using evidence-based reasoning. Learners read a series of statements about gravity-ranging from everyday misunderstandings to advanced ideas involving space, orbits, and black holes-and determine whether each statement is a myth or a fact, reinforcing conceptual accuracy, scientific literacy, and careful reading.

Skills Reinforced

• Gravitational Laws & Effects (Grades 4-6) – Understand how gravity operates on Earth and in space, including orbits and massive objects
• Fact vs. Myth Evaluation – Distinguish scientifically accurate information from common misconceptions
• Critical Thinking & Reasoning – Apply evidence and prior knowledge to justify decisions
• Reading Comprehension – Analyze informational statements for accuracy and clarity

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper elementary physical science standards
• Misconception-Focused Practice – Directly addresses widely held myths about gravity
• Bonus Writing Challenge – Encourages students to rewrite a myth as a correct scientific fact
• Flexible Classroom Use – Suitable for review lessons, science centers, formative assessment, or discussion starters
• Low-Prep Printable – Easy to implement in classroom or homeschool settings

This myths vs. facts gravity worksheet helps students develop confidence in evaluating scientific information and correcting misunderstandings. By combining reading comprehension, critical thinking, and written explanation, it supports deeper understanding of gravitational principles and evidence-based reasoning. Whether used in a classroom forces unit or a homeschool science lesson, this activity provides meaningful practice distinguishing fact from fiction while strengthening core science literacy skills.

This worksheet is part of our Gravity collection.