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5th Grade Topic 1 Question / A student conducts an investigation to learn how materials conduct heat. The student places a wooden spoon and a metal spoon in identical containers of hot water. Then, the student takes the temperature of the water in each container. What is the variable in the student’s investigation?

5th Grade Topic 1 Answer / The type of spoon

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5th Grade Topic 2 Question / For a science experiment, a teacher placed a bar of soap in a bowl of water. The bar of soap sank. Then, the teacher broke the bar in half and dropped the half in the bowl again. What did the students most likely observe and why?

5th Grade Topic 2 Answer / The soap sank, because the relative density of an object doesn’t change just because the size does.

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5th Grade Topic 3 Question / For a class science experiment, students used a penny, vinegar, and water. The observations for day 1 where as follows: / Lab water temperature – 32 degrees C / Volume of vinegar – 450 ml / Mass of penny – 6.5 grams / Which property of matter is least likely to change on day 2? / For a class science experiment, students used a penny, vinegar, and water. The observations for day 1 where as follows: / Lab water temperature – 32 degrees C / Volume of vinegar – 450 ml / Mass of penny – 6.5 grams / Which property of matter is least likely to change on day 2?

5th Grade Topic 3 Answer / The mass of the penny

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5th Grade Topic 4 Question / Students decide to explore thermal energy in the classroom. Which instrument should the students use?

5th Grade Topic 4 Answer / Celsius Thermometer

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5th Grade Topic 5 Question / After several attempts to turn on a light using a simple circuit, a student concludes that the circuit must be closed in order for the light to turn on. Is the student’s conclusion reasonable, explain?

5th Grade Topic 5 Answer / Yes, because circuits must be closed in order for the electricity to flow through them.

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5th Grade Topic 6 Question / While investigating whether or not objects reflect or refract light, a student asks when would be an appropriate time to make a conclusion?

5th Grade Topic 6 Answer / Test the experiment several times to ensure your conclusion is correct, this shows reliability.

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4 th Grade Topic 7 Question / Students investigate properties of soil. They pick up the soil and rub it between their fingers. They notice the soil is made of many different sized particles and feels smooth. What property of the soil are the students examining?

4 th Grade Topic 7 Answer / Texture

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4 th Grade Topic 8 Question / Scientists are looking for ways to produce energy from natural materials, such as plants, without depleting limited natural resources. Plants are considered a good alternative because they are -

4 th Grade Topic 8 Answer / Renewable

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3rd Grade Topic 9 Question / The change from a solid to a liquid is caused by what? / What is the temperature at which that occurs? / The change from a solid to a liquid is caused by what? / What is the temperature at which that occurs?

3rd Grade Topic 9 Answer / Adding heat / Melting Point – 0 degrees Celsius / Adding heat / Melting Point – 0 degrees Celsius

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3rd Grade Topic 10 Question / Students noticed that an object changes position and motion when it is pushed or pulled. The students are making -

3rd Grade Topic 10 Answer / An observation.

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Million Dollar Question Grade Level Topic 11

1,000,000 Question / What is your number one goal for your Science STAAR Test?

1,000,000 Answer / Do my absolute best on the test! / Take my time, show my work, double check my answers, have confidence in myself! / Do my absolute best on the test! / Take my time, show my work, double check my answers, have confidence in myself!

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