Student Activity Sheet – Agriscience Fair Lesson 1 – What Is the Why

A two-part student worksheet activity exploring why research matters. In Part 1, students complete a “Fact or Fiction?” quiz on common myths, watch a MythBusters episode, check their answers, and reflect on the impact of myths on society and industries. In Part 2, students watch videos on the importance of research and Eli Lilly’s clinical trials, completing fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions about how research creates knowledge and informs decisions.