True or False

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 strengthen their understanding of hurricanes by evaluating factual and misleading statements about storm behavior, safety, and classification. Learners apply reading comprehension, critical thinking, and Earth science knowledge as they analyze myths and facts related to hurricane formation, storm surge, wind strength, and global storm terminology such as typhoon.

Learning Goals

• Evaluating Weather Claims (Grades 4-6) – Students determine whether statements about hurricanes are true or false based on scientific evidence.
• Myth vs. Fact Analysis – Learners identify and correct common misconceptions about hurricane strength, structure, and impacts.
• Storm Science Understanding – Reinforces key concepts related to storm surge, hurricane categories, and global naming systems.
• Scientific Reasoning & Explanation – A challenge question prompts students to identify the most dangerous part of a hurricane and justify their reasoning.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper-elementary weather and Earth science standards.
• Formative Assessment Tool – Ideal for quick checks for understanding, review lessons, or exit tickets.
• Clear, Focused Format – True-or-false structure encourages careful reading and evidence-based thinking.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Suitable for independent work, partner discussion, or whole-class review.

This hurricane true or false worksheet helps students build science literacy, critical thinking, and safety awareness by separating accurate information from misconceptions. By analyzing storm-related statements and explaining their reasoning, students deepen their understanding of hurricane behavior and impacts. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable resource provides meaningful, low-prep practice that reinforces essential weather science concepts.

This worksheet is part of our Hurricanes Worksheets collection.