science PT 2025 2nd Quarter

Which of the following is the standard tool used to measure the length of an object?

• Balance scale

• Clock

• Ruler

• Thermometer

In science, what does it mean to make a prediction?

• To observe something very carefully.

• To write down all the steps of an experiment.

• To measure the size or amount of a sample.

• To state what might happen next based on observation or prior knowledge.

Hannah sees a large group of dark, heavy clouds gathering in the sky. Based on this observation, what is the best scientific prediction she can make?

• The clouds will completely disappear in an hour.

• The weather will become very sunny and clear.

• It is likely that rain or a storm will happen soon.

• The air temperature will immediately start to rise.

Which of the following items is classified as a living thing?

• A chair

• A pencil

• A tree

• A glass of water

Which statement best describes a characteristic of a non-living thing?

• It must eat food and breathe air to survive.

• It has the ability to produce offspring (reproduce).

• It cannot grow, change, or move on its own without outside help.

• It can take in nutrients and get rid of waste.

Which group contains only examples of living things commonly found in your community?

• Rock, table, and shoe

• Road, house, and fence

• Balloon, crayon, and bag

• Banana tree, dog, and cat

If you were asked to draw a picture of your backyard that includes both living and non-living things, which group of items should you make sure to include?

• Only human-made objects like toys and chairs.

• Just the animals and plants in the garden.

• Only vehicles (cars) and permanent structures (houses).

• People, plants, rocks, and fences.

Why do plants often grow or bend their stems and leaves in the direction of the sun?

• To cool down and avoid overheating.

• To find new soil for their roots to spread out.

• To protect their delicate flowers from the wind.

• To get the most sunlight possible for the process of making food.

Which of the following events is an example of the characteristic of life called reproduction?

• A bird flying high in the sky.

• A dog giving birth to a litter of puppies.

• A frog jumping off a log into the water.

• A cat sleeping soundly under a tree.

How does a frog typically respond when it perceives a dragonfly as prey?

• It rapidly runs away from the dragonfly.

• It closes its eyes and waits for the dragonfly to land nearby.

• It quickly extends its long, sticky tongue to capture the insect.

• It leaps into the water and tries to hide under a lily pad.