Unit 6.1 Pre/Post Assessment

The temperature of the air near the cold soda can decreases. As this occurs, the water molecules in the air lose energy, and _________ . Choose one answer below.

• maintain the same speed
• speed up
• slow down

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

In Figure 3, some water ends up in the atmosphere. What is the driver that causes water to move up to the atmosphere? Choose one answer below.

• energy from the sun
• gravity
• both energy from the sun and gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In Figure 3, some water ends up in the lake. What is the driver that causes water to enter the lake? Choose one answer below.

• energy from the sun
• gravity
• both energy from the sun and gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following quotations is NOT a constraint or criteria? Choose one answer below.

• “got a delivery of ice today”
• “only use the materials we have here in the classroom”
• “container should be as small as possible”
• “must be built by the end of the class period”

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Which of the following statements would make the final instruction the MOST well-defined? Choose one answer below.

• “Light enough that it can be carried safely.”
• “Weighs less than 20 pounds.”
• “Can be lifted by just a few students.”
• No change necessary, the instruction is already well defined.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Part 3D Predict what will happen to the ice block as a result of adding energy. Choose one answer below.

• The ice block will not change size.
• The ice block will get bigger.
• The ice block will melt.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Complete the sentence below to describe why you chose your answer to Part 3D. The addition of energy from the warm classroom into the container will cause the water molecules in the ice block to:

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4