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WorksheetsA Private Universe
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
2.
Which of the following responses most closely explains why it is hotter in New York in June than it is in December?
a)
The sun gives off more heat energy in June
b)
Earth is closer to the Sun in June
c)
The Northern Hemisphere is closer to the Sun in June
d)
The Sun is higher in the sky and provides more hours of daylight in June
3.
Put the following objects in the correct order starting with the object that is closest to Earth.
a)
Moon, Sun, clouds, Pluto, stars
b)
Clouds, stars, Moon, Sun, Pluto
c)
Clouds, Moon, Sun, Pluto, stars
d)
Clouds, Moon, Sun, Stars, Pluto
4.
a)
As the Moon orbits Earth, Earth's shadow covers the Moon
b)
Clouds block part of the Moon from our view
c)
As the Moon orbits Earth, we see different views of the Moon's sunlit side.
d)
Different Moons appear in the sky at different times.
5.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
None of the examples shows the distance between the earth and moon.
6.
Does the moon make it's own light?
a)
yes
b)
no
7.
In the movie, students create their own theories to explain buoyancy of objects in water.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Can student misconceptions be changed?
a)
No, they will always have the same misconseptions
b)
Yes, as a teacher you must pay attention to your students and reteach. Tests can generate data that will help you determine if a student has a misconception.
c)
No, once someone learns something, it is impossible to change. Unless you bring chocolate to class and they can eat the chocolate and retake quizzes.
d)
Yes, you call the student to the center of the room and let everyone know how wrong they were.
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