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WorksheetsAOT Cycle 3 Review
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 28mins
Scenario:
Javier notices his basketball keeps losing air overnight. He wants to find out why.
Which is the first step on the scientific method Javier should take?
Form a hypothesis
Ask a question
Test the hypothesis
Share results
Which of these is an independent variable if Javier tests different storage locations?
Basketball size
Storage location
Amount of air lost
Type of pump
Write a hypothesis Javier could test. Use the 'If…, then…' structure.
Which detail belongs in the overlap of a Venn diagram comparing soccer and relay races?
Played with a ball
Requires teamwork
Performed on stage
Uses music
Why is it helpful to include both similarities and differences in a Venn diagram?
It makes the diagram colorful
It helps organize and compare information clearly
It shows only what is unique
It avoids writing too much
Create a Venn diagram comparing pets and zoo animals. Include at least 2 similarities and 2 differences.
What pattern did Alex notice?
Fireflies appear randomly
Fireflies appear every summer
Fireflies stay all year
Fireflies only appear in winter
Which of these is an example of a pattern in nature?
A rainbow appears once after a storm
The sun rises and sets every day
A student reads one book in class
A tree falls during a storm
1. Which of the following is an example of
a variable in an experiment?
Reading instructions before starting an
experiment
The type of soil used to grow plants
Watching a video about plants
Writing down observations after the
experiment
Caspar notices that his goldfish swims faster after the tank light has been on for a few
hours.
Which of the following best represents the first step of the scientific method ?
How does the light in the tank change the behavior of all fish in the tank?
Why does my goldfish swim faster after the light has been on?
Measure how fast the goldfish swims with and without the light.
The light makes the goldfish more active.
Davion is designing an experiment to test whether different soil types affect how tall
bean plants grow.
Which of the following is the best hypothesis for this experiment?
Select TWO correct answers.
If the soil type changes, then the height of the bean plants will change.
If the bean plants are given more water, then they will grow taller.
. If the same soil type is used, then all plants will grow to the same height.
. If different soil types are used, then some plants will grow taller than others.
If the plants are kept indoors, then their growth will not be affected by soil type.
Which of the following is an example of
a variable in an experiment?
Reading instructions before starting an
experiment
The type of soil used to grow plants
Watching a video about plants
Writing down observations after the
experiment
Which of the following is an example of
experimenting?
.Watching birds to see which ones visit a
feeder
Reading a book about famous scientists
Writing a report about a science
experiment
Testing how different amounts of
sunlight affect plant growth
A student compares two forms of communication: texting and writing letters.
Which of the following statements describe similarities between them?
Choose TWO correct answers.
Both require internet
Both involve written words
Both are used for formal situations
Both can express emotions
Both are spoken aloud
Use the diagram below to answer the question.Which of the following could be a similarity between reading a book and watching a
movie?
Sees special effects
Watches in a theater
Shares a story
. Views lots of words
In nature, a student observes that birds migrate every fall. What does recognizing this
pattern allow the student to do?
Count how many birds exist
Decide which birds are the fastest
Predict when birds will return
Choose which birds are most colorful
In a story, a character helps a new student find their class, shares lunch with a friend
who forgot theirs, and volunteers to clean up even when tired. What kind of pattern does
this show?
A pattern of conflict
A pattern of kindness
A pattern of silence
A pattern of confusion
Which of the following patterns help scientists predict outcomes?
Choose TWO correct answers.
Tree leaves changing color each fall
A single lightning strike during a storm
Animal hibernation during winter
A random gust of wind
A snowman melting in the sun
Leo enjoyed spending his free time drawing. Each weekend, he worked on his sketches
and tried new ideas. Sometimes he felt frustrated, but he kept working on his art and
noticed certain things kept showing up in his drawings.
Which of the following are examples that show patterns in this story?
Choose TWO correct answers.
A character sketching one drawing once
A character drawing every weekend
A character writing a short story at home
A character adding big eyes to each drawing
A character walking quickly to school
Which of the following is an example of a
pattern?
A bird building a nest the same way every year
Reading a different book each night
Writing a new story each week
Painting a picture only once in a blue moon
Which of the following is an example
of a variable?
A rock sitting out on the ground in the
sun
The title of a book on a shelf
A closed window in a room
The amount of sunlight a plant receives
Which of the following is an example
of correlation?
Ice cream sales and temperature on a
sunny day
Turning on a light and the switch
flipping
. Dropping a glass and it breaking
Writing a story and putting it in a folder
Which of the following best describes a correlation?
A random connection between two unrelated ideas
A relationship where one variable causes another to change
A pattern showing how two variables move together
Why is it important to understand the difference between correlation and causation?
A. It helps you memorize facts faster
It helps you avoid making incorrect conclusions
It helps you write longer essays
It helps you agree with popular opinions
A graph shows that as screen time increases, lack of sleep increases. This shows _______
positive correlation
negative correlation
no correlation
Is there a correlation between rainfall and plant growth?
Yes, there is a positive correlation.
No, there is no correlation.
Yes, there is a negative correlation
No, this is causation.
Which statement provides evidence to support this statement "there is a correlation between rainfall and plant growth"?
.
There is a negative correlation because plants shrink or stop growing when rainfall
increases.
There is no correlation because plant growth does not change when rainfall
changes.
There is a positive correlation because more rainfall helps plants grow taller and
healthier.
This shows causation because rainfall directly provides the water plants need to
survive and grow.
Is there a correlation between exercise and umbrella sales?
Yes, there is a positive correlation
No, there is no correlation
Yes, there is a negative correlation
No, this is causation
Which statement provides evidence to support the claim that umbrella sales and
exercise are not correlated ?
There is a positive correlation because when people exercise more, umbrella sales
also increase.
This shows causation because exercising directly makes people buy umbrellas.
There is a negative correlation because as people exercise more, umbrella sales go
down.
There is no correlation because exercise levels and umbrella sales do not affect
each other.
When you relate the text to your own personal experiences, you are making a __________.
text to self connection
text to world connection
no connection at all
Which of the following best represent text-to-world connections?
Select TWO correct answers.
Relating a story about friendship to your own best friend
Connecting a book about climate change to recent news reports
Comparing a character’s struggle with bullying to how you felt in middle school
Connecting a story about a pandemic to how countries respond to health crises
Relating a character’s favorite hobby to your favorite pastime
How does making text-to-self and text-to-world connections help readers deepen their
comprehension?
They memorize every detail of the story make it easy to comprehend
They can relate themes to real experiences and societal issues
They copy the author’s point of view and borrow their perspective
They avoid thinking critically about the text
What is a text-to-world connection a student might make when reading a story about
environmental destruction?
“I’ve seen litter in my neighborhood that destructs the appearance of the area.”
I read about wildfires caused by climate change.”
“The book has a forest setting which is a key piece of information.”
“The book has a forest setting which is a key piece of information.”
Which of the following best defines a text-to-self
connection?
Comparing the characters in the story to people in your
community.
Relating the events of a story to events happening in the
world.
Relating a character’s experiences, emotions, or
situations to your own personal life.
Imagining what the setting of the story looks like based
on the descriptions.
Which of the following best defines a text-to-world
connection?
Relating a character’s feelings to how you felt during a
personal experience.
Comparing the events in the story to historical events or
current issues around the world.
Imagining yourself as one of the characters in the story.
Noticing how a story’s setting looks similar to a place
you’ve visited.
Look at the picture and respond. What are these graphs telling me?
Different types of correlation
Different types of causation
Different types of connection
Which of the following is an example of a text-to-self connection?
Relating a character’s experience to something that happened in your own life.
Noticing how the story’s theme matches a global issue.
Comparing the story’s events to a news article you read.
Describing how the setting reminds you of a famous landmark.
Which of the following best describes an independent variable in an experiment?
The observations recorded after the experiment
The equipment used during the experiment
The result measured at the end
The factor that is changed by the scientist
What type of correlation does this graph show?
Positive correlation
Negative correlation
No correlation
Your school is deciding whether to extend library hours after school. Some students want
more time for studying, while others want time for extracurricular activities.
How might your own experiences help you evaluate the proposal?
Consider only what your friends want
Ignore everyone’s opinion and decide randomly
Reflect on your own schedule and needs
Choose based on which option seems easiest
Which of the following is an example
of perspective?
Thinking a park is fun because you
enjoy playing sports there
Running quickly during recess to finish
first in a race
Eating lunch before the bell rings
because you are hungry
Reading a book quietly in the library to
finish an assignment
6. Carlos was torn between joining the art club, which matched his lifelong passion for drawing, and the robotics club, which his friend suggested for its problem-solving and career benefits. After exploring both options and talking to members, he realized each offered unique opportunities—art for creativity and robotics for teamwork and innovation. In the end, Carlos chose to join both clubs, balancing his love for art with his curiosity for new challenges.
Carlos decided to try both clubs before making a choice. Which experience helped him
evaluate the situation more fully?
Remembering the art projects he completed in elementary school
Watching how the robotics team worked together to solve problems
Talking with Emma about her favorite classes at school during lunch
Reading about the benefits of clubs in a school newsletter
Carlos was torn between joining the art club, which matched his lifelong passion for drawing, and the robotics club, which his friend suggested for its problem-solving and career benefits. After exploring both options and talking to members, he realized each offered unique opportunities—art for creativity and robotics for teamwork and innovation. In the end, Carlos chose to join both clubs, balancing his love for art with his curiosity for new challenges.
Which evaluation shows Carlos using both his experience and Emma’s perspective?
He joined robotics immediately without considering art
He ignored Emma’s advice and chose art only
He tried both clubs to see how each matched his creativity
He dropped the idea of joining any club after hearing different opinions
Carlos was torn between joining the art club, which matched his lifelong passion for drawing, and the robotics club, which his friend suggested for its problem-solving and career benefits. After exploring both options and talking to members, he realized each offered unique opportunities—art for creativity and robotics for teamwork and innovation. In the end, Carlos chose to join both clubs, balancing his love for art with his curiosity for new challenges.
If you had to choose between two clubs, how might your personal experience affect your
decision?
You might think about which club matches your past hobbies and interests
You might focus only on what your best friend tells you to choose
You might ignore your own preferences and follow the school’s suggestion
You might avoid both clubs to keep your schedule completely open
