STAAR

Cutting the wire at which numbered position would allow two of the lightbulbs to remain lit?

• Position 1

• Position 2

• Position 3

• Position 4

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which circuit shown will produce light when the switch is closed?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

What object can be used at Position K for the buzzer to sound when Switch K is closed?

• A power source

• An insulated wire

• Another bulb

• Another switch

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Which LEDs produce light when the switch is in the position shown?

• LEDs 1, 3 and 4 only

• LEDs 1, 2, 3 and 4

• LEDs 3 and 4 only

• LEDs 1, 3, 4, and 5

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

List the steps of the scientific method

d

e

f

c

b

a

Conduct experiment

Ask a question

Analyze results

Draw conclusions

Communicate results

Form a hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Identify an example of each of the three states of matter present when the candle is burning.

• The melting wax

• Liquid

• The fire/flame

• Gas

• The hard wax of the candle

• Solid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which procedure would most likely allow the bulbs to light?

• Open the switch and then connect the two wires that are attached to the wood block

• Switch the positions of the two wires that are connected to the battery and then open the switch

• Move the switch closer in the circuit to the battery

• Connect the two wires that are attached to the wood block

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

When the student connects the wires as shown, which of the bells will ring?

• Bell 1 only

• Bells 1 and 4 only

• Bells 3 and 4 only

• Bells 1, 2, 3, and 4

Which switches must be closed for Bulb 1 to remain dark but Bulb 2 to produce light?

• Switch 1 only must be closed

• Switches 2 and 3 must be closed

• Switches 1 and 3 must be closed

• Switches 1, 2 and 3 must be closed

Which diagram shows how the student should change the circuit?

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2