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Science Review

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-1SZATVC-SDMF

Children investigate a leaf and a frog with a caregiver beside a pond.
1.

What state of matter is water in a cup?A. Liquid B. Eyes C. Iron

2.

Which sense uses your ears?A. Spring B. Hearing C. Solid

3.

What do plants need from the sun?A. Light B. Mammal C. Gravity

4.

What do roots take in from soil?A. Water and nutrients B. A frog C. Gravity

5.

Name one living thing.A. Solid B. Eyes C. Any plant or animal

6.

Does the Moon make its own light?A. No B. Spring C. A frog

7.

Is ice solid, liquid, or gas?A. Solid B. Liquid C. The Sun

8.

What do magnets attract: iron or wood?A. Gravity B. Eyes C. Iron

9.

Is a whale a fish or mammal?A. Light B. No C. Mammal

10.

Which animal begins life as a tadpole?A. No B. A frog C. Any plant or animal

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. What state of matter is water in a cup?Liquid
  2. Which sense uses your ears?Hearing
  3. What do plants need from the sun?Light
  4. What do roots take in from soil?Water and nutrients
  5. Name one living thing.Any plant or animal
  6. Does the Moon make its own light?No
  7. Is ice solid, liquid, or gas?Solid
  8. What do magnets attract: iron or wood?Iron
  9. Is a whale a fish or mammal?Mammal
  10. Which animal begins life as a tadpole?A frog

Worked example

Connect the question to an observable process or scientific model.

Common mistake

Selecting a familiar term without checking its meaning.

Helpful hint

Explain why your answer makes sense.