5th STAAR Science

Which of these is a good conductor of electricity?

• marshmallows
• copper
• dry paper towels
• plastic monkeys

Which of these would NOT be attracted to a magnet?

• another magnet
• marshmallow
• iron nail
• steel paper clip

Which of these is more dense than water?

• fun foam
• a pool noodle
• a dry wooden block
• a penny

Which of these is NOT soluble in water?

• kool aid mix
• salt
• a plastic monkey
• a sugar cube

How many of these things are liquids
+ lemonade
+ air
+ pickle juice
+ water vapor
+ cooking oil

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which of these is a good conductor of thermal energy?

• penny
• oven mitt
• wool coat
• polar bear fur

Mrs. Fairbanks has a container that appears empty.  What state of matter is most likely in the container?

• liquid
• gas
• solid
• fossil fuel

A student notices an ice cube is melting.  What temperature celsius would a thermometer show if it was placed on the ice cube?

• 0
• 32
• 100
• 212

A student mixed salt, kool aid mix and sand into different beakers of water.  What physical property could the student have been testing?

• mass
• solubility
• magnetism
• gravity

Which mixture is also a solution?

• Water and sugar
• Water and sand
• Water and gravel
• Water and dolphins