Science Skills
Reading Themes
100

A scientific prediction made before an experiment begins is called a __________.

hypothesis

100

Two characters try new activities they’ve never done before. What theme fits both stories?
A. They avoid challenges
B. They stick to what they know
C. They try something unfamiliar
D. They like doing nothing

C. They try something unfamiliar

200

What do all of these animals have in common? Dolphin, Bat, Tiger, Cow, Whale.
A. Size
B. Color
C. What they eat
D. They are mammals

D. They are mammals

200

Maya decides to try baking something new, and Jordan joins a music club even though he’s still learning his instrument. What do both characters demonstrate?

A. They only choose activities they already know well.
B. They both avoid trying anything new.
C. They take on new challenges even though they feel unsure.
D. They decide not to participate after feeling nervous.   

C. They take on new challenges even though they feel unsure.

300

A story where a character faces a problem, solves it, and learns something follows a story __________.  

A. setting

B. fairytale 

C. pattern

D. category

C. pattern

300

What belongs in the center of a Fall/Spring Venn diagram?
A. Only in September
B. Heavy winter clothes
C. Changing temperatures
D. Summer vacations

C. Changing temperatures

400

What evidence best supports the idea that dolphins, bats, tigers, cows, and whales can all be grouped as mammals?
A. They all have the same size and shape.
B. They live in identical habitats around the world.
C. They share traits like warm-blooded bodies and giving live birth.
D. They all have the same color fur or skin.

C. They share traits like warm-blooded bodies and giving live birth.

400

Which TWO topics fit under both “Technology” and “Communication”?
A. Text messaging
B. Solar panels
C. Video calls
D. Composting
E. Wind turbines

C. Video calls

A. Text messaging