
Elevate Science 7th Topic 1 Lesson 1
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6th - 7th Grade
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Wendy Kaess
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This quiz focuses on the fundamental concepts of matter and its classification, covering essential chemistry topics appropriate for 7th grade students. The questions systematically build understanding from the broadest definition of matter as anything with mass and volume, progressing through increasingly specific classifications including pure substances, mixtures (both homogeneous and heterogeneous), elements, compounds, atoms, and molecules. Students must demonstrate their ability to distinguish between different types of matter based on composition and properties, identify separation techniques like distillation, and apply correct scientific vocabulary to classify everyday examples such as salt water, candy bowls, and sugar solutions. The quiz requires students to understand the hierarchical relationship between atoms as building blocks, elements as single types of atoms, molecules as bonded atom groups, and compounds as chemically combined elements, while also grasping how mixtures differ from pure substances in maintaining individual component properties. Created by Wendy Kaess, a Science teacher in the US who teaches grades 6 and 7. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for introducing students to atomic theory and matter classification at the beginning of a physical science unit. Teachers can deploy this quiz as a diagnostic pre-assessment to gauge prior knowledge, use it during instruction as formative practice to check understanding of key vocabulary, or assign it as homework reinforcement after direct instruction on matter's properties and classification systems. The quiz effectively supports review sessions before unit tests and provides immediate feedback on student comprehension of critical concepts that form the foundation for more advanced chemistry learning. This material aligns with NGSS MS-PS1-1 (developing models to describe atomic composition) and MS-PS1-3 (gathering evidence to support explanations about the effects of changing particle motion in pure substances and mixtures).
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Water, air, buildings, food, and everything visible and invisible has mass and takes up space. What is the word used to describe anything that has mass and takes up space?
atom
molecule
solid
matter
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A pure substance is a single kind of matter. A(n) ____________ is made up of two or more substances that are together in the same place, but each substance keeps its own properties.
mixture
compound
atom
molecule
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Examples of a homogenous and a heterogenous mixutre are
Homogenous: mix nuts
Heterogenous: mushroom soup
Homogenous: sugar solution
Heterogenous: fruit salad
Homogenous: mixed vegetables
Heterogenous: bread dough
Homogenous: cup of coffee
Heterogenous: fruit juice
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is described in this picture?
Homogenous mixture
Heterogenous mixture
It is both homogenous and heterogenous
None of these
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is described in this picture?
Homogenous mixture
Heterogenous mixture
It is both homogenous and heterogenous
None of these
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In a heterogeneous mixture, you can:
easily separate the individual parts
not easily separate the individual parts: it's difficult
drink it
only call it a molecule
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In a homogeneous mixture, you can:
easily separate the individual parts
not easily separate the individual parts: it's difficult
drink it
only call it a molecule
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