Science Quiz Bee for Grade 1
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. What gives a green plant energy to make its food?
Moonlight
Wind
Rocks
Sunlight
2. Dark clouds gather, and water drops begin falling from the sky. What weather is happening?
An earthquake
Snowy weather
Rainy weather
Clear, sunny weather
3. Which body part helps you hear a ringing bell?
Nose
Ears
Eyes
Tongue
4. Why is the sky usually bright during a clear day?
The stars move closer to Earth
The Moon covers the sky
Clouds make their own light
The Sun is above the horizon
5. A raincoat needs an outer layer that does not soak up water easily. Which material is the best choice?
Paper
Plastic
Wool
Cotton cloth
6. Which of these is a living thing?
A cloud
A tree
A spoon
A rock
7. A magnet is placed near four objects. Which object will it attract?
An iron paper clip
A rubber eraser
A wooden block
A plastic spoon
8. After playing outdoors, Leo is about to eat. Which action removes the most dirt and germs from his hands?
Washing with soap and water
Rinsing only his fingertips briefly
Wiping them on his shirt
Waiting until after the meal
9. Which animal lives in water and uses fins and gills?
Duck
Frog
Snail
Fish
10. An animal has feathers, a beak, and two wings. Which group does it belong to?
Fish
Insects
Birds
Reptiles
11. Which two body parts work together to help you climb stairs?
Teeth and tongue
Muscles and bones
Eyes and ears
Hair and nails
12. A lamp shines on the right side of a toy. Where will the toy's shadow mostly appear?
Directly above the lamp
Inside the toy
On the left side of the toy
Between the lamp and the toy
13. Mia is going outside while rain is falling. What should she take to help keep herself dry?
An umbrella
A sun hat
A paper fan
A pair of sunglasses
14. What will most likely happen when a small stone is dropped into a bowl of water?
It will melt into the water
It will grow larger
It will float like a leaf
It will sink to the bottom
15. An ice cube is left in a warm room. What will it become?
A larger ice cube
Dry sand
Liquid water
A cloud of dust
16. A seed is planted in soil and receives enough water and sunlight. Which change will usually be seen first?
A small sprout comes through the soil
A flower opens
Old leaves fall from a tall plant
A fruit becomes ripe