Fact vs. Fiction

This engaging science worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 strengthen science literacy by evaluating informational statements about moons using evidence-based reasoning and close reading. Learners analyze claims related to moon composition, volcanic activity, surface features, and size comparisons, building critical thinking skills as they determine whether each statement is fact or fiction and correct misconceptions.

Skills Reinforced

• Moon Science Concepts (Grades 4-6) – Understand accurate information about moon characteristics, behavior, and physical properties
• Fact vs. Opinion Analysis – Distinguish scientifically supported facts from common myths or misunderstandings
• Critical Thinking & Reasoning – Use prior knowledge and logical evaluation to justify conclusions
• Reading Comprehension – Analyze informational statements for accuracy and clarity

Instructional Support

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper elementary science standards
• Misconception-Focused Practice – Directly addresses common errors in understanding moon science
• Extension Writing Task – Includes a bonus activity where students rewrite a fiction statement as a correct fact
• Flexible Classroom Use – Suitable for review lessons, science centers, formative assessment, or discussion starters
• Low-Prep Printable – Easy to use in both classroom and homeschool settings

This fact versus fiction worksheet helps students build confidence in evaluating scientific information and correcting misunderstandings about moons. By combining reading comprehension, scientific reasoning, and written clarification, it supports deeper understanding of lunar science concepts. Whether used in a classroom astronomy unit or a homeschool lesson, this activity promotes evidence-based thinking and clear scientific communication while reinforcing essential space science knowledge.

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