Amplify Grade 5 Unit 1 Patterns of Earth and Sky
Quiz
•
Science
•
5th Grade
•
Practice Problem
•
Medium
+29
Standards-aligned
Tina Conrad
Used 73+ times
FREE Resource
About this resource
This quiz covers fundamental astronomy and Earth science concepts appropriate for fifth-grade students. The questions assess students' understanding of our solar system's structure, including the sun as our only star, the eight planets categorized as terrestrial (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) and gas giants (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune), and the asteroid belt that separates these two groups. Students must demonstrate knowledge of celestial mechanics, including how Earth's orbit around the sun defines a year, Earth's rotation creates day and night cycles, and gravity acts as an invisible force between objects. The quiz also emphasizes scientific vocabulary and methodology, testing students' grasp of terms like constellation, model, investigation, data, evidence, and explanation. To succeed, students need foundational knowledge of space science concepts, an understanding of patterns in astronomical phenomena, and familiarity with how scientists conduct investigations and communicate their findings. Created by Tina Conrad, a Science teacher in US who teaches grade 5. This assessment effectively supports the Amplify Grade 5 curriculum by reinforcing key vocabulary and conceptual understanding from Unit 1: Patterns of Earth and Sky. The quiz works excellently as a formative assessment tool to gauge student comprehension before moving to more complex topics, or as a review activity to solidify learning after instruction. Teachers can use this as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, assign it as homework to reinforce classroom learning, or implement it as a quick check for understanding during lessons. The multiple-choice format allows for efficient assessment of a broad range of concepts while helping students practice academic vocabulary essential for science literacy. This quiz directly aligns with 5-ESS1-1 (sun as a star and solar system scale) and 5-ESS1-2 (daily changes and seasonal patterns), while also supporting the cross-cutting concept of patterns and the science practice of developing and using models.
See more
Enhance your content in a minute
21 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The length of time it takes for the Earth to orbit the sun once is called a?
Year
Day
Month
Star
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Something scientists make to answer questions about the real world.
Orbit
Model
Evidence
Data
Tags
NGSS.5-ESS2-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An arrangement of stars as seen from Earth is called?
Orbit
Gravity
Explanation
Constellation
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the only star in our solar system?
Star
Gravity
Sun
Orbit
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The pull between Earth and other objects acts without even touching.
Gravity
Constellation
Galaxy
Orbit
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun are collectively known as?
Sun
Constellation
Solar System
Orbit
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A period of time that is 24 hours long, including daytime and nighttime, is called?
Day
Month
Year
Hour
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
20 questions
Force and Motion Texas Science
Quiz
•
5th Grade
18 questions
roles in ecosystem food chains
Quiz
•
4th - 5th Grade
21 questions
Magnetism
Quiz
•
5th - 7th Grade
16 questions
Mindent (is) a FIRST ® LEGO ® League-ről!
Quiz
•
1st - 12th Grade
20 questions
[T2] Science Summative (Exploring Light and Sound Energy)
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Land Formation
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Fifth Grade Science Weather Review
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
RC2 Married Words Quiz
Quiz
•
5th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
5 questions
This is not a...winter edition (Drawing game)
Quiz
•
1st - 5th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
10 questions
Identify Iconic Christmas Movie Scenes
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
20 questions
Christmas Trivia
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
18 questions
Kids Christmas Trivia
Quiz
•
KG - 5th Grade
11 questions
How well do you know your Christmas Characters?
Lesson
•
3rd Grade
14 questions
Christmas Trivia
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Quiz
•
5th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
20 questions
Weathering, Erosion, Deposition
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Light Energy
Quiz
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Weathering Erosion Deposition
Quiz
•
5th Grade
23 questions
Water Cycle
Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
16 questions
WED-Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
Quiz
•
5th Grade
22 questions
CKLA Unit 5 Study Guide 5th Grade
Quiz
•
5th Grade
25 questions
Energy and Matter in Ecosystems
Quiz
•
5th Grade
18 questions
Earth Science Quiz
Quiz
•
5th Grade
