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1st Grade Science Trivia

Student thinking answers while participating in 1st Grade Science Trivia

Fun and Educational First Grade Science Trivia Questions

Check out our 1st-grade science trivia quizzes! They are packed with questions on different topics like animals, plants, space, and more. These science quizzes are based on topics outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Great for teachers in the classroom, parents at home, or just for kids to have fun while learning. Get ready to test your knowledge and learn something new!

Nature's Rhythms and Rhymes

Patterns and Cycles in the Natural World

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What phase of the moon comes after the full moon?

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Which of these is a repeating pattern?

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What is the main reason for the different seasons?

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Why do we have leap years?

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What happens to most plants in the winter?

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What is a pattern we can observe in the sky?

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During which season do leaves fall from the trees in many places?

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What season comes after winter?

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How many seasons are there in a year?

10 / 10

What causes day and night?

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Creature Features and Plant Powers

Structure, Function, and Information Processing

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Why do some animals hibernate?

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What is the purpose of animal camouflage?

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How do animals communicate?

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What part of the plant makes seeds?

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Why are roots important for plants?

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What do plants need to make their food?

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What part of your body helps you pick up things?

8 / 10

How do fish breathe?

9 / 10

Why do birds have beaks?

10 / 10

What does a caterpillar turn into?

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Glow and Echo Show

Light and Sound

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What can you use to make a shadow?

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How does light travel?

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What happens when you block light with an object?

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What do we need to see colors?

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What is the source of natural light we see every day?

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How can we change the pitch of a sound?

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What material does not let light pass through it?

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What is an echo?

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Why do we hear thunder after we see lightning?

10 / 10

How does sound travel?

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Cosmic Quest and Stellar Stories

Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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What do we call a pattern of stars in the sky?

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What keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

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Why does the Moon appear to change shape?

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What is the Sun?

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Why can we see stars at night but not during the day?

7 / 10

What planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

8 / 10

What is an astronaut?

9 / 10

Why do we have different seasons?

10 / 10

What causes an eclipse?

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Wave Wonders: Light and Sound Safari

Waves: Light and Sound

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What is a wave?

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What does a prism do to white light?

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Can sound travel through water?

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Why can we hear louder sounds from a closer source?

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

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Can we see sound waves?

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What kind of waves are used to cook food in a microwave?

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What causes a rainbow?

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How can we see objects?

10 / 10

What is needed to make a shadow?

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Planet Patrol: Earth’s Epic Adventures

Earth’s Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth

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What can cause an earthquake?

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What are mountains made of?

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What is soil made of?

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How does a volcano erupt?

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What is erosion?

 

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What do we call the area where the ocean meets the land?

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How can plants help prevent soil erosion?

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Why is it important to conserve water?

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What happens when lava cools down?

 

10 / 10

How do rivers change the land?

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Build and Brainstorm: Ingenious Inventions

Engineering Design

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What would you use to draw a design for a new playground?

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What can engineers help us do?

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Why is teamwork important in engineering?

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What do engineers use to see if their designs work?

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How can we improve a design?

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What is a blueprint?

7 / 10

What might an engineer ask when creating a new toy?

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Why do we make models or prototypes?

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What is the first step in designing something?

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What do engineers do?

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Weather Whiz and Climate Capers

Weather and Climate

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What tool can we use to measure temperature?

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What is climate?

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What type of weather might require an umbrella?

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What does a meteorologist do?

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What season is usually the hottest?

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Why is it colder at night than during the day?

7 / 10

What can we do to protect ourselves during a thunderstorm?

8 / 10

What causes wind?

9 / 10

How do clouds form?

10 / 10

What should you wear on a cold winter day?

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