3rd Grade Fall Benchmark Practice

A student compared the mass of two books. Which statement is true about the two books?

• Book A is heavier than Book B

• Book B is lighter than Book A

• Book A has less mass than Book B

• Book B has less mass than Book A

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112.14.b.5.A

Bethany is identifying mixtures in her science class. Which of the following items do NOT form a mixture?

• Lettuce and tomatoes

• Marbles and Paper clips

• Ice and water

• Leaves and sticks

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112.14.b.5.A

A student tested to see which items would float or sink. Which data table below represents the results of the experiment?

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.2-PS1-2

Observe the steam rising from the pot. Which statement is true about the boiling water?

• It remains in the same state of matter.

• It is changing from a solid to a liquid.

• It is changing from a liquid to a solid.

• It is changing from a liquid to a gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Observe the melting ice. Which statement is true about the melting ice?

• It is remaining in the same state of matter.

• It is changing from a solid to a liquid.

• It is changing from a liquid to a solid.

• It is changing from a liquid to a gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which object would change from a solid into a liquid if left outside in the sun on a hot day?

• rock

• popsicle

• marble

• paper clip

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Students observe a glass of ice and water. The glass is dry on the outside. After ten minutes students see drops of water on the outside of the glass. Which statement BEST explains the students’ observations?

• The water vapor in the air changes to a liquid when it touches the cold glass.

• The cold water inside the glass rises and then slides down the outside of the glass.

• The ice in the glass melted and caused the water to overflow the glass.

• The water moved to the outside surface through tiny holes in the glass.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

A glass of ice water was left outside on a hot day. Water droplets formed on the outside of the glass after a few minutes. What physical change is demonstrated?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Gravity

• Erosion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A student separated the following items on a table as a mixture or not a mixture. Which choice would complete the table?

• big and little pieces of sponge

• sugar and sugar cubes

• flat and crumpled paper

• metal and plastic paper clips

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

NGSS.5-PS1-4

A student conducts an investigation using caramel candy, paper plates, and a stopwatch. The student places a piece of the caramel candy on each of three plates. The student puts the plates in different locations around the school. The student will record the time it takes for each piece of caramel candy to change state and other observations in the table below. Which question is the student most likely trying to answer with this investigation?

• In which location does the caramel candy change state the fastest?

• What causes the caramel candy to keep its shape?

• Why does the caramel candy change state?

• At what temperature does the caramel candy melt?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4