Mixtures and Solutions-5th grade
Authored by Laura Nutt
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5th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively assesses fifth-grade students' understanding of mixtures, solutions, and basic electrical circuits, which are fundamental concepts in elementary physical science. The questions require students to distinguish between different types of mixtures and their appropriate separation methods, including mechanical separation techniques like screening and magnetic separation, as well as more complex processes like dissolving and evaporation for solutions. Students must understand the concept of solubility, recognizing which substances dissolve in water and which remain insoluble. The circuit questions assess students' knowledge of complete electrical pathways, the properties of conductors and insulators, and the distinction between series and parallel circuits. To succeed on this quiz, students need hands-on experience with separation techniques, a clear understanding of the particle behavior in solutions, and practical knowledge of how electricity flows through different materials in closed circuits. Created by Laura Nutt, a Science teacher in US who teaches grade 5. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding before moving into more advanced physical science concepts. Teachers can use these questions as a comprehensive review before unit tests, as warm-up activities to activate prior knowledge, or as homework assignments to reinforce laboratory experiences. The quiz effectively supports classroom instruction by connecting hands-on science investigations with theoretical understanding, allowing students to apply their knowledge of material properties to real-world scenarios like playground safety and electrical wiring. This assessment aligns with 5.P.2.1, 5.P.2.2, and 5.P.2.3 standards, which focus on explaining how the sun's energy impacts Earth's surface, understanding the physical properties of matter, and investigating simple machines and their applications in everyday life.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you spilled nails in a sandbox, what separation tool/method could you use to clean out the sandbox so it would be safe for children to play in?
Filter
Screen
Magnet
Evaporation
Tags
NGSS.3-PS2-4
NGSS.3-5-ETS1-1
NGSS.3-5-ETS1-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a method of separating solutions?
hand seperation
filtering
screening
evaporation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Sand and gravel may be separated from each other through using..
a filter funnel
a sieve
an evaporating basin
a distillation
Tags
NGSS.5-PS1-3
NGSS.5-PS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following objects are soluble in water?
Tags
NGSS.5-PS1-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can I remove Iron fillings from Sand?
Tags
NGSS.3-PS2-4
NGSS.3-PS2-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
A solution is a mixture of one or more substances _________ evenly into another substance.
Tags
NGSS.5-PS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What will allow a solution to dissolve faster?
cold water
warm water
hot water
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
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