Science Checkpoint 3

The diagram below shows the appearance of the sun in the spring sky from sunrise to sunset. When is the sun the highest in the sky? Choose ONE correct image.

• Noon

• 3:00 PM

• Sunset

• 9:00 AM

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the best clothing choice for a cold winter day? Choose TWO correct answers.

• Scarf

• T-shirt

• Jacket

A student is playing outside on a hot day. What types of clothing would you wear? (pick 2 answers)

• Jacket

• Shorts

• long sleeves

• t-shirt

What are some activities the student may do on a hot day? (pick 2 answers)

• build a snowman

• go swimming

• rake leaves

• play in the sprinklers

What is the next Moon phase in the pattern above?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• Third Quarter Moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In the middle of the summer, a person goes outside and sees a cloudy sky. What would be a good question to ask about tomorrow's weather?

• Will it snow tomorrow?

• Will it rain tomorrow?

• Will it be freezing tomorrow?

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

On a rainy day, how could people travel without getting wet?

• Ride a bus

• Ride a bike

• Ride a scooter

A student looked at the forecast to see what to expect on November 28th. How should she prepare for the day?

• She should take a coat because it will be cold.

• She should take a light jacket and a raincoat or umbrella.

• She should take a windbreaker and gloves.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

During a science investigation, students were observing cloud cover. The students recorded the cloud cover three times during the day. The sky looked like pictures below.

• 8:30 am - clear, 11:30 am - partly cloudy, 3:00 pm - mostly cloudy

• 8:30 am - partly cloudy, 11:30 am - clear, 3:00 pm - partly cloudy

• 8:30 am - partly cloudy, 11:30 am - partly cloudy, 3:00 pm - mostly cloudy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The image above shows a classroom thermometer at three different times in the day. What is the pattern of the classroom temperature through the day?

• The temperature increased.

• The temperature decreased.

• The temperature stayed the same.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4