5th Grade Density

5th Grade Density

5th Grade

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5th Grade Density

5th Grade Density

Assessment

Quiz

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
MS-PS1-4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Todd Stapleton

Used 633+ times

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This quiz focuses on physical properties of matter, specifically density and mixtures/solutions, targeting 5th grade students. The questions assess students' understanding of density as a property that determines whether objects sink or float in water, requiring them to distinguish between density and related but different concepts like weight and size. Students must grasp that denser objects sink while less dense objects float, and they need to analyze visual data to draw conclusions about relative densities of multiple materials. The quiz also covers fundamental concepts about mixtures and solutions, testing whether students can identify the components of mixtures, distinguish between mixtures where substances retain their properties versus solutions where substances dissolve, and recognize various physical properties like mass, volume, temperature, and conductivity. Students need reasoning skills to connect observable behaviors (floating/sinking) with underlying scientific principles and must differentiate between similar concepts that are often confused at this developmental level. Created by Todd Stapleton, a Science teacher in US who teaches grade 5. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding of fundamental physical science concepts before moving into more complex matter and energy units. Teachers can use this as a diagnostic pre-assessment to identify misconceptions about density, or as a review activity following hands-on experiments with floating and sinking objects. The quiz works well for independent practice, homework assignments, or as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before laboratory investigations. It effectively supports instruction by reinforcing the scientific vocabulary students need to describe and explain their observations during density experiments and mixture investigations. This assessment aligns with Next Generation Science Standards 5-PS1-3 (demonstrating that regardless of how parts are assembled, the weight of the whole equals the sum of its parts) and 5-PS1-4 (conducting investigations to determine whether mixing substances results in new substances), helping teachers measure progress toward these essential learning targets.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

If an object sinks in water than it is ___________ than water.

Heavier

More Dense

Less Dense

Bigger

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

If an object floats in water then it is _____________ than water.

Less Dense

Lighter

Smaller

More Dense

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Water and oil are poured into the same container. An object is added. The materials are allowed to sit and their final positions are shown in the illustration. What is the most reasonable conclusion that can be made from this test?

The object has the lowest density.

Water is more dense than oil.

The object is more dense than water.

Oil has the highest density.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Which ball is more dense than water?

Ball 1

Ball 2

Ball 1 and 3

Ball 3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A single part of a mixture or solution is -

a liquid.

a solid.

a substance.

lonely.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

When two ingredients are combined and do NOT change their physical properties, it's called a -

Mixture

Solution

Mess

Scientific Experiment

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A type of mixture where a substance DISSOLVES in another is a -

Mixture

Solution

Mess

Wrong Answer

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