5th Grade SGP Mid Cycle Assessment 1st 6 weeks Sept 19, 2024

A student observed liquid wax dripping down the side of a burning candle. After putting out the candle’s flame, the student left the room. Several hours later the student observed that there was no longer any liquid on the side of the candle. Which statement explains what most likely happened to the liquid wax?

• The heat given off by the flame caused the candle wax to evaporate.

• The liquid wax changed back into a solid as it cooled.

• The liquid wax was condensed and absorbed by the candle.

• The liquid wax was changed from a solid to a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Students learn that the volume of an object depends on the amount of space the object takes up. Based on this information, which of the following statements is true?

• The volume of a balloon increases as it is inflated.

• The volume of a rock decreases when it is broken into smaller pieces.

• The volume of a liquid remains the same when poured into a different container.

• The volume of a gas decreases when it is compressed.

A student is creating a collection of objects that are magnetic. Which items do not belong in his collection? Select TWO correct answers.

• paper clip

• plastic beads

• iron shavings

• steel ball bearings

• aluminum can

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

A student uses a triple beam balance to measure the mass of an ice cube. The student records the mass of the ice cube as 7 grams. The student then allows the ice cube to melt and measures the mass of the melted ice cube. What was the mass of the water after it melted?

• 10 grams

• 8 grams

• 7 grams

• 5 grams

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

A student conducted an investigation about density. Some of the materials used were milk, honey, lamp oil, beads, and a ping pong ball. Which option shows the correct order of the materials from highest to lowest density

• none of these

• soda cap, milk, honey, dish soap, bolt

• ping pong ball, lamp oil, beads, milk, honey

• honey, milk, beads, lamp oil, ping pong ball

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

On a hot summer afternoon, a student leaves an ice cream cone on a park table. Which of the following is most likely to happen?

• The ice cream will stay the same.

• The ice cream will melt, hence turning into liquid

• The ice cream will turn into a gas.

• The ice cream will become solid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

If ice cream is heated, it melts and changes from a solid to a liquid. Which of the following statements is also true.

• As ice cream is cooled, it freezes and changes from a liquid to a solid.

• As ice cream is cooled, it condenses and changes from a gas to a liquid.

• As ice cream is heated, it evaporates and changes from a solid to a liquid.

• As ice cream is heated, it melts and changes from a solid to a liquid.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A class compares changes in the states of matter of a substance. They made observations and created the diagram below. Which of the following caused the change in matter in the substance the class observed?

• mixing

• condensing

• heating

• cooling

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

A student observed three objects and listed their physical properties. Object 1 is steel paper clip. Object 2 is cork. Object 3 is water. Which of the following shows the correct order of density starting from most to least dense?

• steel paper clip->water->cork

• cork-> water->steel paper clip

• neither of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

If you make a mistake in Science class, you should be canceled.

• true

• FALSE