Truth of the Trail

This fact-or-myth worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 strengthen critical reading, historical accuracy, evidence-based reasoning, analytical thinking, and written explanation skills. By evaluating statements about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, students practice distinguishing legend from documented history while correcting misconceptions using factual knowledge and logical justification.

Skills Reinforced

• Historical Accuracy (Grades 4-6) – Identify whether statements about westward exploration are factual or based on myth.
• Critical Reading & Reasoning – Analyze details related to Sacagawea’s role, scientific discoveries, and impacts on Native peoples.
• Evidence-Based Writing – Correct false statements by rewriting them with accurate historical information.
• Source Evaluation – Develop awareness of how historical myths form and how evidence clarifies truth.

Instructional Support

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper elementary social studies and ELA standards.
• Clear, Engaging Format – Simple myth-or-fact structure keeps students focused on analysis rather than memorization.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Works well as a warm-up, review activity, assessment, or discussion starter.
• Supports Deeper Thinking – Encourages students to explain why a statement is incorrect, not just label it.

This printable worksheet helps students build confidence in historical reasoning, analytical reading, and evidence-based writing while exploring the realities of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. By separating myth from fact, learners strengthen comprehension, accuracy, and critical thinking skills. It’s a practical, no-prep resource well suited for both classroom instruction and homeschool learning.

This worksheet is part of our Lewis and Clark Expedition collection.