
5th Grade Georgia Milestones Science Review
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Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Other Sciences
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5th - 6th Grade
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This quiz covers fundamental life science and physical science concepts appropriate for 5th grade students, focusing on biological classification, microorganisms, heredity, Earth processes, physical and chemical changes, electricity and circuits, and cell structures. Students need to understand the five kingdoms of living things with emphasis on the animal kingdom, vertebrate classification into five major groups (mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians), and the distinction between warm-blooded and cold-blooded organisms. They must grasp that microorganisms can be both beneficial and harmful, recognizing helpful bacteria in food production and medicine while identifying dangerous pathogens. The quiz requires knowledge of constructive versus destructive Earth processes, specifically weathering, erosion, and deposition, along with the ability to distinguish between physical changes (alterations in size, shape, or state) and chemical changes (formation of new substances). Students also need basic understanding of electrical circuits, static electricity, conductors and insulators, plus knowledge of plant and animal cell structures, particularly organelles unique to plant cells like chloroplasts and cell walls. Created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying 5th grade life and physical science. This comprehensive review quiz effectively supports Georgia Milestones test preparation by covering essential standards across multiple science domains in an accessible format for elementary students. Teachers can utilize this assessment as a diagnostic tool at the beginning of a review unit, assign it as homework to gauge student readiness, or implement it as a formative assessment to identify knowledge gaps before the state test. The quiz works particularly well as a warm-up activity spread across multiple class periods, with teachers addressing misconceptions immediately after each section. The variety of question formats, from true/false to multiple choice with specific examples, allows students to demonstrate understanding while building confidence with test-taking strategies. This resource aligns with Georgia Standards of Excellence for 5th grade science, specifically S5L1 (organisms and their environment), S5L2 (life cycles and inherited traits), S5L4 (microorganisms), S5P1 (electrical circuits and magnetism), S5P2 (physical and chemical changes), S5E1 (Earth's surface changes), and portions of cellular biology standards that prepare students for middle school science concepts.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Tigers, Jellyfish, Gorillas and Sponges are all part of kingdom _______.
Animalia (Animal)
Plantae (Plant)
Fungi
Bacteria
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Vertebrates have a backbone
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Vertebrates are classified into five groups:
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which is true about mammals
they can give live birth and are warm blooded
they can give live birth and are cold blooded
they have fur and feathers
they live in warmer climates and have scales
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When something is cold blooded it means
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Are microorganisms helpful or harmful?
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NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Yogurt contains harmful bacteria.
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