Research and Report

This research-based science worksheet helps students in Grades 5 and 6 develop scientific literacy through guided inquiry, informational reading, and structured expository writing. Learners choose a specific moon-such as Europa, Titan, or Io-and research its surface features, atmosphere, unique characteristics, and exploration history while organizing their findings into clear, well-developed paragraphs.

Key Learning Objectives

• Comparative Moon Study (Grades 5-6) – Investigate and describe physical features and environments of different moons
• Research Skills Development – Gather information from reliable sources and identify relevant scientific facts
• Expository Writing Practice – Organize research findings into structured, topic-focused paragraphs
• Scientific Reasoning – Explain how a moon’s traits relate to its environment and exploration significance

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to support upper elementary science and writing standards
• Guided Question Format – Provides clear prompts to help students focus research and stay organized
• Independent Learning Support – Encourages self-directed inquiry and responsibility for learning
• Cross-Curricular Integration – Combines science content with writing, reading, and critical thinking skills
• Low-Prep Printable – Easy to use in classrooms or homeschool settings

This moon research and report worksheet helps students build confidence with research, organization, and scientific communication. By synthesizing information about moons and presenting it through structured expository writing, learners deepen understanding of planetary science while strengthening literacy skills. Whether used as a classroom research project or a homeschool assignment, this activity offers meaningful practice in inquiry-based learning and clear scientific explanation.

This worksheet is part of our Moons and Their Features collection.