Amplify Grade 5 Unit 1 Patterns of Earth and Sky
Authored by Tina Conrad
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5th Grade
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This quiz covers fundamental astronomy and Earth science concepts appropriate for fifth-grade students. The questions assess students' understanding of our solar system's structure, including the sun as our only star, the eight planets categorized as terrestrial (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) and gas giants (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune), and the asteroid belt that separates these two groups. Students must demonstrate knowledge of celestial mechanics, including how Earth's orbit around the sun defines a year, Earth's rotation creates day and night cycles, and gravity acts as an invisible force between objects. The quiz also emphasizes scientific vocabulary and methodology, testing students' grasp of terms like constellation, model, investigation, data, evidence, and explanation. To succeed, students need foundational knowledge of space science concepts, an understanding of patterns in astronomical phenomena, and familiarity with how scientists conduct investigations and communicate their findings. Created by Tina Conrad, a Science teacher in US who teaches grade 5. This assessment effectively supports the Amplify Grade 5 curriculum by reinforcing key vocabulary and conceptual understanding from Unit 1: Patterns of Earth and Sky. The quiz works excellently as a formative assessment tool to gauge student comprehension before moving to more complex topics, or as a review activity to solidify learning after instruction. Teachers can use this as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, assign it as homework to reinforce classroom learning, or implement it as a quick check for understanding during lessons. The multiple-choice format allows for efficient assessment of a broad range of concepts while helping students practice academic vocabulary essential for science literacy. This quiz directly aligns with 5-ESS1-1 (sun as a star and solar system scale) and 5-ESS1-2 (daily changes and seasonal patterns), while also supporting the cross-cutting concept of patterns and the science practice of developing and using models.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The length of time it takes for the Earth to orbit the sun once is called a?
Year
Day
Month
Star
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Something scientists make to answer questions about the real world.
Orbit
Model
Evidence
Data
Tags
NGSS.5-ESS2-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An arrangement of stars as seen from Earth is called?
Orbit
Gravity
Explanation
Constellation
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the only star in our solar system?
Star
Gravity
Sun
Orbit
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The pull between Earth and other objects acts without even touching.
Gravity
Constellation
Galaxy
Orbit
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun are collectively known as?
Sun
Constellation
Solar System
Orbit
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A period of time that is 24 hours long, including daytime and nighttime, is called?
Day
Month
Year
Hour
Tags
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
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