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TABLE OF CONTENTS MISSION
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Mission 1 - 5-PS1-1 ……………….…………………………………………...……………………………………………….…………………………
1 - 14
Mission 2 - 5-PS1-2 ……………………………….…………………………...………………………………………………………………………….
15 - 28
Mission 3 - 5-PS1-3 …………………………….…………………….…………..……………………………………………………………………...
29 - 42
Mission 4 - 5-PS1-4 ……………………………………………….……………...……………………………………………………………………...
43 - 56
Mission 5 - 5-PS3-1 ……………………………………………….……………...……………………………………………………………………...
57 - 70
Mission 6 - 5-LS1-1 ……………………………………………….……………...……………………………………………………………………...
71 - 84
Mission 7 - 5-LS2-1 ………………………………………….…….…………..………………………………………………………………………...
85 - 98
Mission 8 - 5-ESS2-1 …..………………………………….…….…………...………………………………………………………………………...
99 - 112
Mission 9 - 5-ESS2-2 ………………………...………..…………………...………………………………………………………………………….
113 - 126
Mission 10 - 5-ESS3-1 ……………………...………………………...…..………………………………………………………………………….
127 - 140
Mission 11 - 5-PS2-1 ……..………………...……………………...….…………………………………………………………………………….
141 - 154
Mission 12 - 5-ESS1-1 ……...……………...……………………….……………………………………………………………………………….
155 - 168
Mission 13 - 5-ESS1-2 ……...……………...……………………….……………………………………………………………………………….
169 - 182
Mission 14 - 3-5-ETS1-1 ………………………...…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
183 - 196
Mission 15 - 3-5-ETS1-2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
197 - 210
Mission 16 - 3-5-ETS1-3 ……………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..
211 - 224
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Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for absorbing sunlight needed for photosynthesis?
Mission 6: 5-LS1-1
A
Roots
B
Stems
C D
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During the process of photosynthesis, plants not only produce energy for themselves but also produce a necessary source of energy for animals. In the process of photosynthesis, what important product is released to be used by plants and animals in the process of respiration?
2
A
Carbon dioxide
B
Sugar
C
Chlorophyll
D
Water
Leaves Flowers
3
In Ms. Brown’s science classroom, she set up an experiment with plants for students to view. The students were studying how plants acquire materials for growth. The following shows how four plants were set up and the results after 4 weeks.
Given water and exposed to air. Kept in a dark room. Minimal growth Given water and exposed to air. Placed in a sunny spot. Health growth Given water and nutrients. Kept in a sealed container – Plant C Wilted and died no air. Given only nutrients. Placed in a sunny spot with no Plant D No growth water. Which conclusion best supports the idea that plants acquire their materials for growth primarily from air and water?
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A
Plant A showed minimal growth because it was in a dark room.
B
Plant B showered healthy growth, indicating that air and water are crucial for plant growth.
C
Plant C wilted because it lacked air, demonstrating the importance of nutrients.
D
Plant D did not grow because it only received nutrients, showing that water is not necessary.
Review A
Plant A Plant B
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Mission 6: 5-LS1-1 73
Which of the following statements best explains how plants obtain the materials they need for growth?
A
Plants get most of their materials for growth from the soil.
B
Plants get most of their materials for growth from air and water.
C
Plants get most of their materials for growth from sunlight.
D
Plants get most of their materials for growth from insects.
Which of the following is the pigment that gives plants their green color and traps light energy for photosynthesis?
2
A
Glucose
B
Chlorophyll
C
Carbon dioxide
D
Water
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Consider the different factors that can affect a plant’s health and cause it to wilt. Using your knowledge of how plants grow and the process of photosynthesis, analyze the possible reasons why a plant might wilt. Which of the following explanations best describes why a plant might wilt?
A
The plant is not receiving enough sunlight, which reduces its ability to produce glucose through photosynthesis, leading to wilting.
B
The plant is absorbing too much carbon dioxide, which overwhelms its system and causes it to wilt.
C
The plant’s roots are unable to absorb sufficient water from the soil, leading to dehydration and wilting of the plant.
D
The plant is releasing too much oxygen through its stomata, which depletes its energy reserves and causes wilting.
Review B
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1
In a controlled experiment, scientists grew plants in three different environments:
Animals can take in the nourishment needed to survive through their mouths. Which part of a plant compares to the mouth of an animal?
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Mission 6: 5-LS1-1
Environment 1: Plants had access to air, water, and sunlight. Environment 2: Plant had access to air and sunlight, but no water. Environment 3: Plants had access to water and sunlight but no air. Which environment would allow the plants to grow best?
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A
the roots
B
the stem
A
Environment 1
C
the leaf
B
Environment 2
D
the bark
C
Environment 3
D
None of the above
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Analyze the image of the plant going through photosynthesis. Which two essential reactants are missing for the plant to successfully go through photosynthesis?
A
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Water (H2O)
B
Air and Soil
C
Glucose (C6H12O6) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
D
Roots and Soil
Review C
3
1
Mission 6: 5-LS1-1 77
The vascular system in animals circulates blood throughout the body. How does this compare to the primary function of the vascular system in plants?
A
It moves oxygen through the plants.
B
It moves water and nutrients.
C
It produces seeds.
D
It stores chlorophyll that makes the plants green.
Plants provide two main materials to animals: oxygen and glucose. During which process does a producer get the material it needs to grow?
2
A
Water cycle
B
Carbon cycle
C
Photosynthesis
D
Respiration
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During photosynthesis, plants use sunlight to transform carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. Which scenario best demonstrates the importance of each component in the process of photosynthesis?
A
Plants take in CO2 and water, use sunlight to produce glucose, and store oxygen as waste.
B
Plants absorb water from soil, CO2 from the air, and use sunlight to produce glucose and release oxygen into the atmosphere.
C
Plants convert water and oxygen into glucose and CO2 using sunlight.
D
Plants use CO2 and glucose to produce water and oxygen in the presence of sunlight.
Review D
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1
Plants and animals have structures that are very similar in the way that they function. Which of the following do not show similar functions in animal and plant structures?
Mission 6: 5-LS1-1
A
B
C
D
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Flowering plants' organs include roots, stems, flowers, and leaves. Each organ has a specific function for the plant to survive. Which plant organ helps to ensure that new plants are formed?
2
The skin holds in water for animals the same way that the bark holds in water for plants.
The leaves take in air for plants the same as the nose does for animals. The mouth takes in food for animals the same way that roots take in food for the plant. The skeleton provides support the same way that the stem supports plants.
A
egg cells in the ovary
B
chloroplast in the leaves
C
phloem tissue in the stem
D
petals on the flowers
3
Kevon was working with his partner on a science fair project. They both grew two sets of plants. Set 1 received carbon dioxide from the air and water. Set 2 received only nutrients from the soil and water, but no carbon dioxide from the air. After several weeks, plants in Set 1 grew much taller and healthier than the plants in Set 2.
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A
Set 2 plants did not grow well because they needed more nutrients from the soil.
B
Set 1 plants grew well because they received carbon dioxide from the air and water.
C
Both sets of plants grew the same, showing that nutrients corm the soil are more important.
D
Set 1 plants grew well because they had better soil.
Review E
Which conclusion best supports the claim that plants get their materials for growth chiefly from air and water?
1
If a plant did not have a stem, what would most likely happen?
Solar panels face the sun to absorb energy from sunlight.
2
A solar panel can be compared to which of the following organs of a plant? Mission 6: 5-LS1-1
A
B
the plant would not be able to absorb carbon dioxide
C
the plant would not be able to reproduce
D
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the plant would not be able to move water and nutrients
the plant would be able to produce food
A
Stem
B
Roots
C
Leaves
D
Flowers
3
Using the image of a plant going through photosynthesis, analyze the diagram to determine what an autotroph (like a green plant) needs to create its own food.
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A
The plant needs oxygen from the air, minerals from the soil, and water to create glucose through photosynthesis.
B
The plant requires sunlight to capture energy, carbon dioxide from the air, and water absorbed by the roots to produce glucose and release oxygen.
C
The plant needs sunlight to break down carbon dioxide and water into glucose, using oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
D
The plant requires nitrogen from the soil, carbon dioxide from the air, and chlorophyll to create glucose and release oxygen.
Review F
Which of the following combinations of reactants (inputs) and processes are necessary for photosynthesis to occur in an autotroph?
1
What role do plants play in the water cycle?
Students were asked to place one potted plant ‘A’, out of two identical ones, in a place that received sunlight and the other, ‘B’, under a cardboard box.
2
Mission 6: 5-LS1-1
If both plants are watered regularly, which plant, if any, will not wilt? A
Plants absorb water through their roots to complete photosynthesis.
B
Plants use water from the ground and release it into the air.
C
Plants take in water vapor from the atmosphere.
D
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Plants exchange water with the soil they are planted in.
A
Plant A
B
Plant B
C
Both
D
Neither
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Photosynthesis is essential for the survival of many organisms in an ecosystem. How does photosynthesis directly and indirectly support life on Earth?
A
Photosynthesis directly converts CO2 into nitrogen and indirectly supports plant growth.
B
Photosynthesis directly produces glucose for plants and indirectly produces oxygen for the atmosphere.
C
Photosynthesis directly provides animals with oxygen and indirectly provides energy through plant consumption.
D
Photosynthesis directly allows plants to grow in the absence of sunlight and indirectly supports herbivores by providing shelter.
Review G
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Mission 8: 5-ESS2-1 99
A meteorologist describes how dense, colder air pushes beneath a mass of warmer air. The warmer, lighter air rises. As this warmer air rises and cools, the water vapor begins to condense. What is the most likely result?
Which part of the Earth is composed of gases?
2
A
Biosphere
A
Clouds
B
Lithosphere
B
Hurricane
C
Atmosphere
C
Tornado
D
Geosphere
D
Clear skies
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Your teacher asks you to create a model demonstrating the impact of deforestation on the interaction between the biosphere and atmosphere. Which of the following steps would you include in your model?
A
Show how cutting down trees increases soil erosion and decreases the production of oxygen.
B
Illustrate how cutting down trees reduces habitats for animals and leads to less rainfall.
C
Describe how deforestation leads to more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, increasing global temperatures.
D
All the above.
Review A
3
1
Wind is a current of air that is moving across the earth's surface. It is caused by differences in temperature.
Fish need a constant supply of oxygen. They breathe with their gills to get this oxygen from the water they live in. When oxygen dissolves from the air into the ocean, the interaction is between which systems of the earth?
2
When is the temperature of air affected as it moves over land?
Mission 8: 5-ESS2-1 101
A
if the land is colder than the air or if the land is warmer than the air*
B
if the land is colder than the air, but not if it is warmer than the air
A
the atmosphere and the cryosphere
C
if the land is warmer than the air, but not if it is colder than the air
B
the geosphere and the biosphere
D
the temperature of land cannot affect the temperature of the air
C
the hydrosphere and the biosphere
D
the hydrosphere and the atmosphere
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You are creating a presentation about the impact of urban development on the geosphere and hydrosphere. Which of the following models would best explain the interactions and consequences?
A
A diagram showing increased pollution in rivers due to runoff from paved surfaces like sidewalks.
B
A chart showing the decrease in living green spaces as cities increase in size.
C
A flowchart explaining how urban development leads to higher temperatures in cities.
D
A model showing how concrete surfaces (i.e. sidewalks) prevent water infiltration, increasing flooding and erosion.
Review B
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Which of the following best describes an interaction between the geosphere and the biosphere that can impact the hydrosphere?
Mission 8: 5-ESS2-1
A
B
C
D
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Earthquakes causing landslides that redirect rivers. Plant roots growing into the soil and absorbing nutrients. Animals drinking water from streams and lakes. Volcanic eruptions releasing gases and ash into the air.
Ocean currents transport which of the following?
2
A
warm water from poles to equator
B
cold water from tropics to poles
C
warm water from the equator to the poles
D
none of the above
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Ocean currents impact local weather by allowing heat and moisture to be exchanged between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere. When a mass of air passes over an ocean, how does it affect the air above?
A
The amount of water vapor in the air above a lake can increase when the air temperature decreases.
B
The amount of water vapor in the air above a lake can increase when the temperature of the air increases.
C
The amount of water vapor in the air above a lake can increase, but it would only increase if the amount of water in the lake increased, not if the air temperature changed.
D
The amount of water vapor in the air above a lake cannot increase.
Review C
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1
Mission 8: 5-ESS2-1 105
Humans are included in which of the following systems of the Earth?
A
Biosphere
B
Lithosphere
C
Atmosphere
D
Geosphere
Over time, a large rock on the beach was broken down into smaller pebbles. What process is involved for this to occur?
2
A
Weathering
B
Beach Erosion
C
Collision
D
Rising Tides
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Which of the following best explains how burning fossil fuels and raising livestock contribute to global warming?
A
The gases released from burning fossil fuels and raising livestock block sunlight, causing the Earth’s surface to cool.
B
The gases from burning fossil fuels and raising livestock are absorbed by plants, reducing the amount of oxygen in the air.
C
The gases from burning fossil fuels and raising livestock cause immediate and drastic changes in weather patterns, such as storms and heavy rainfall.
D
The gases released from burning fossil fuels and raising livestock trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to an increase in the Earth’s overall temperature over time.
Review D
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1
A weather forecaster announced that an air mass formed over a mountain range in area where Leslie lives. What kind of weather can she expect to see?
Mission 8: 5-ESS2-1
A B
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Global warming is the long-term heating of the Earth’s climate system.
2
Which of the following is not a contributing factor to global warming?
A
release of greenhouse gases
B
burning fossil fuels
C
increase in animal agriculture
D
decrease in animal agriculture
warm and dry cold and dry
C
cold and wet
D
warm and wet
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How do ocean currents contribute to making Earth’s temperatures more balanced and different places more livable?
A
by transporting warm water from the poles to the equator, cooling down equatorial regions
B
by causing more evaporation near the equator, leading to increased rainfall and cooler temperatures
C
by moving warm water from the equator to the poles and cold water from the poles back to the equator, which helps regulate global temperatures
D
by preventing water from turning into vapor, reducing the likelihood of storms and extreme weather
Review E
3
1
How does the movement of tectonic plates within the geosphere affect the Earth’s surface?
Mission 8: 5-ESS2-1
A
B
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How do human activities, such as mining and construction, impact the geosphere?
2
It causes the formation of weather patterns.
A
They have no significant impact on the geosphere.
It leads to the creation of landforms such as mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
B
They only affect the atmosphere by releasing gases.
C
They can lead to soil erosion, habitat destruction, and changes in landforms.
D
They contribute to the formation of new minerals in the soil.
C
It impacts the water cycle by changing ocean currents.
D
It results in the formation of clouds and precipitation.
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Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?
A
Weather refers to the average conditions over a long period, while climate describes short-term atmospheric conditions.
B
Weather includes temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns observed daily, whereas climate represents the long-term average of these conditions in a specific region.
C
Weather only occurs in certain parts of the world, while climate is experienced globally.
D
Weather changes slowly over many years, whereas climate can change rapidly from day to day.
Review F
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1
How does the hydrosphere interact with the atmosphere to influence weather patterns?
Mission 8: 5-ESS2-1
A
The hydrosphere absorbs sunlight, which warms the air.
B
The hydrosphere cools the atmosphere by reflecting sunlight.
C
The hydrosphere prevents the atmosphere from circulating air.
D
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How do the geosphere and hydrosphere interact to shape the Earth’s surface?
2
A
The geosphere and hydrosphere interact by providing shelter for animals and plants.
B
Water from the hydrosphere wears down rocks and soil in the geosphere through processes like erosion and weathering.
C
The geosphere and hydrosphere interact by regulating the air pressure.
D
The hydrosphere changes the temperature of the geosphere.
Water from the hydrosphere evaporates into the atmosphere, forming clouds and precipitation.
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You are creating a model to show the interactions between the geosphere and hydrosphere. Which of the following scenarios would best demonstrate these interactions?
A
A diagram showing how volcanic eruptions release gases into the atmosphere and how these gases can affect cloud formation.
B
A flowchart depicting how plants absorb water from the soil and release oxygen into the atmosphere.
C
A chart showing how different types of clouds form and affect temperature changes.
D
A model showing how rainwater erodes soil and rocks and creates new landforms like valleys and canyons.
Review G
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1
Mission 16: 3-5-ETS1-3
A company has produced a machine that increases the quality of air in office buildings. After being manufactured, the devices were installed in several buildings. After about a year, customers received a notice that there had been a recall on the device. Which of these choices is the best explanation of why this happened? A
B
C
Models can be excellent tools for describing an idea or process. What may be one reason a model may not always be the best example?
2
A
You may not be able to see the actual scale of the model.
B
Models represent an idea.
The manufacturing of the machine was completed too quickly.
C
Models help scientists to communicate information.
The prototype was not tested before use by the public.
D Models describe events we cannot
There was not a reasonable budget to complete the project.
experience in reality. D
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The customers refused to follow the instructions that came with the device.
Ms. Lopez's science class, students were tasked with designing a simple water filter. After testing their prototypes, they recorded the amount of water filtered in milliliters (mL) over three trials. Here is the data they collected: Student Name Aiden Christina Leo Fanny
Trial 1 (mL) 150 120 200 170
Trial 2 (mL) 145 130 210 160
Trial 3 (mL) 155 125 190 175
Trial 4 (mL) 150 125 200 168.33
Based on the data collected, which student’s water filter design was the most effective at filtering water?
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A
Aiden, with an average of 150 mL
B
Christina, with an average of 125 mL
C
Leo, with an average of 200 mL
D
Fanny, with an average of 168.33 mL
Review A
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1
Which of the following is defined as the early model of a product built to test a concept for solving a want?
A group of engineers designed and constructed a flying car prototype. Their goal is for the car to enable people to safely fly to and from work instead of getting stuck in traffic jams.
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Mission 16: 3-5-ETS1-3
How will the engineers determine that this prototype meets their design requirements? A
Prokaryote
B
Problem
C
Prototype
D
Proverb
A
Observe a volunteer flying it once.
B
Assume that it does fly and encourage people to buy them.
C
Drive the car at high speeds on a highway at rush hour.
D Build prototypes and conduct
several test flights.
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Carlos and Aisha are designing a bridge made of straws. They want to test how much weight their bridge can hold. They decide to change the number of straws but keep everything else the same.
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A
making the test unfair
B
conducing a fair test by changing only one variable
C
changing too many things at once
D
ignoring the need to test their design
Review B
What are they doing?
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Which of the following terms is defined as the standard way in which a process or method operates?
A
Methodology
B
Control
C
Neutral
D
Fact
What does it mean for a test to be a fair and accurate test?
2
A
It is performed by more than one person.
B
All the steps are followed exactly as planned.
C
Only one variable is changed while the rest are kept the same.
D The test is completed in one day.
3
Jayden and Fatima want to test how far their rubber band car can go. They try three different sizes of rubber bands, but everything else stays the same. After three tests, they noticed that the car went the farthest with the largest rubber band.
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A
Repeat the test to see if they get the same results.
B
Use the smallest rubber band again.
C
Change the wheels and try again.
D
Make the car heavier and test again.
Review C
What should they do next?
1
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What is the first step you should take when planning to test a design solution?
A
Build the final version of the design.
B
Test the design without any plan.
C
Identify the problem you want to solve.
D
Change the design without testing.
Which of the following is a variable that you change on purpose to test a solution to your problem?
2
A
First
B
Second
C
Independent
D Dependent
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Maya and Amir built a model boat for a school project. To test their boat, they want to see how much weight it can hold before sinking.
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A
Change the size of the boat and the amount of weight in every test.
B
Keep the boat the same and only increase the weight slowly.
C
Change both the boat’s shape and weight during each test.
D
Test with different types of water each time.
Review D
Which of the following steps should they follow to make sure their test is fair?
1
When testing a design, why is it important to change only one variable at a time?
Mission 16: 3-5-ETS1-3
A
It saves time.
B
It allows you to see how each change affects the design.
C
It makes the test easier to explain.
D
It helps you change the design faster.
After testing a design and seeing it does not work as expected, what should you do?
2
A
Give up on the project.
B
Keep testing the same design until it works.
C
Change many parts of the design at once.
D Look at the test results to figure out
what could be improved.
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3
Eli and Praya are building a paper airplane. They want to see which design flies the farthest. They try out different types of paper for each airplane but keep the size of the plane the same.
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A
a random test
B
an unfair test
C
a fair test, because only one thing is changed
D
a fair test, because they changed many things at once
Review E
What type of test are they conducting?
1
Why is it important to repeat a test multiple times?
Mission 16: 3-5-ETS1-3
A
to make sure the test takes longer
A
Build a prototype
B
to confirm that the results are reliable and not just a one-time occurrence
B
Brainstorm solutions
C
Define the problem
C
D
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What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?
2
to see if you can find different problems to show that you can test faster than others
D Test the prototype
3
After testing their new catapult design, Jasmine and Leo found that it did not launch the object as far as they hoped.
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A
Write down that their catapult worked perfectly
B
Keep their results private and make no changes to the design
C
Only share their test results if they get the best launch distance
D
Share how far the catapult launched the object and suggest using stronger materials for the next version
Review F
What is the best way for them to communicate their results and make recommendations for improvement?
1
When building a prototype, which type of variable is the one that you change on purpose to see how it affects the results?
When testing your prototype, what is the control group used for?
2
A
to change how the prototype works
Mission 16: 3-5-ETS1-3
A
Control variable
B
to measure the results of the test
B
Dependent variable
C
to serve as the standard for comparison against the prototype
C
Independent variable D to act as the variable that you
D
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Measured variable
change on purpose
3
Emma is testing a paper glider she designed to see how far it can fly. She tests it three times and finds that it didn’t go very far in any test.
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A
Throw away the glider and start over.
B
Check if the weight of the glider or the wings might be causing it to fall quickly.
C
Make a different glider without checking what went wrong.
D
Ignore the problem and move on to the next project.
Review G
What should she do to evaluate the failure points of her design?