Facts and Myths

In this worksheet, students examine ten statements about stars and constellations to determine whether each is a scientific fact or a myth. The statements range from common misconceptions-such as “all stars are the same size”-to verified truths about star composition and motion. Learners mark each as Fact or Myth and then respond to a reflection question explaining why myths about stars were important to ancient civilizations. The activity combines critical thinking, reading comprehension, and science literacy by encouraging students to separate scientific evidence from storytelling tradition.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Understanding the Properties and Life Cycles of Stars

Reading – Distinguishing Facts from Myths in Informational Texts

Critical Thinking – Evaluating Scientific Accuracy

Science Literacy – Connecting Cultural Myths to Astronomical Knowledge

This worksheet is part of our Stars and Constellations collection.