Science Assessment-Cycle

1. When would it be appropriate to wear goggles in the science lab?

A. When you are mixing several liquids together

B. When you want to see the board

C. When you are writing in your science notebook

D. It is never appropriate to wear goggles.

• A

• B

• C

• D

2. Which of the following are important components of an interactive science notebook? Circle all that apply. (There are 3 correct answers)

A. Numbered pages

B. Autograph page

C. Glossary

D. Table of contents

E. About the author page

• A/B/C

• A/C/D

• B/C/D

• C/D/E

3. Which of the following is an example of friction?

A. An apple falling from the tree.

B. A ball slowing down on carpet.

C. A person seeing themselves in the mirror.

D. A person pushing a door

• A

• B

• C

• D

4. List 3 examples of the force of gravity acting on objects.

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

3. _________________________

Tags

NGSS.5-PS2-1

5. A student plays several sports including soccer, baseball, and bowling. Her teacher says throwing the bowling ball requires the most force. Why is this true?

A. The bowling ball has the most mass.

B. The bowling ball has holes in it.

C. The bowling ball has to be held in her hand.

D. The balls all require the same amount of force.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

6. The following three figures show particles of states of matter.

Which of the 3 pictures is true?

A. Picture 1 is a liquid

B. Picture 2 is a solid

C. Picture 3 is a solid

D. Picture 2 is a gas

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

7. Which of the following tools should be used to measure the mass of an object?

A Stopwatch

B Thermometer

C Triple beam balance

D Ruler

• A

• B

• C

• D

8. Which of the following tools can be used to help you measure volume?

A. Graduated cylinder and thermometer

B. Ruler and balance

C. Beaker and graduated cylinder

D. Stopwatch and beaker

• A

• B

• C

• D

9. A student observed the two containers below. The containers are the same size and shape.

Which of the following statements about the volume of liquid in these containers is true?

A. The liquid in Container A has less volume than the liquid in Container B

B. The liquid in Container B has less volume than the liquid in Container A.

C. The liquid in Container A has more volume than the liquid in Container B.

D. Both containers have the same volume of liquid because they are both the same size.

• A

• B

• C

• D

10. Which of the following mixtures is also a solution?

A. Plastic beads and paper clips

B. Rocks and sand

C. Salt and water

D. Sand and water

• A

• B

• C

• D