Magic School Bus Goes to Mussel Beach

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Science
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5th Grade
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Hard
+3
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary habitat of mussels as explored in 'Magic School Bus Goes to Mussel Beach'?
Freshwater rivers
Sandy deserts
Rocky shorelines
Tropical rainforests
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a key characteristic of mussels that allows them to attach to surfaces?
Tentacles
Byssal threads
Fins
Wings
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'Magic School Bus Goes to Mussel Beach', what role do mussels play in their ecosystem?
Predators
Decomposers
Filter feeders
Parasites
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-2
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What scientific concept is demonstrated by the way mussels filter water?
Photosynthesis
Filtration
Evaporation
Condensation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following experiments could be conducted to observe how mussels filter water?
Measuring the growth of mussels in different temperatures
Observing the clarity of water before and after mussels are introduced
Testing the pH level of water with and without mussels
Counting the number of mussels in a given area
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main food source for mussels as depicted in 'Magic School Bus Goes to Mussel Beach'?
Plankton
Insects
Small fish
Algae
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How do mussels contribute to the clarity of water in their habitat?
By producing oxygen
By consuming algae
By filtering out particles
By releasing nutrients
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