Nevada DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRADE 5 Instructional Materials for the CRITERION REFERENCED TEST Nevada Grade 5 SCIENCE Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education
JAMES W. GUTHRIE Superintendent of Public Instruction RORIE FITZPATRICK Deputy Superintendent Instructional, Research, and Evaluative Services STATE OF NEVADA TEACHER LICENSURE SOUTHERN NEVADA OFFICE 9890 S. Maryland Parkway Suite 221 Las Vegas, Nevada 89183 (702) 486-6458 Fax: (702) 486-6450 DEBORAH CUNNINGHAM Deputy Superintendent Administrative and Fiscal Services DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 700 E. Fifth Street Carson City, Nevada 89701-5096 (775) 687-9217 Fax: (775) 687-9101 www.doe.nv.gov SATELLITE OFFICE ADDRESSES/MAPS http://www.doe.nv.gov Dear Educators, The following materials, developed as a collaborative effort between the Nevada Department of Education and WestEd, a nonprofit research, development, and service agency, are designed to be used as part of a guided instructional activity to support student performance on assessments. While these materials can provide students with practice in answering assessment items, we believe it is critical that these materials be used to help students understand the elements of the state assessment and to guide them in the use of effective strategies that will support their ability to comprehend and take a variety of assessments. If you choose, however, to use this support document solely as a practice activity, we highly recommend that you go back over each item with students and investigate each response to better understand their knowledge of the assessment. Types of Items The science test includes two types of items multiple choice items for all grades (5th, 8th, and high school) and constructed-response items for grades 5 and 8. To help prepare students for the constructedresponse items we have provided: 1. the student checklist (included in the test booklet for grade 5) 2. the general student rubric (included in the test booklet for grade 8) 3. item-specific rubrics With the use of these materials, students can become familiar with the different types of questions used on the state assessments. They can learn to use the checklist or rubric to determine if they have answered the constructed-response questions completely. Familiarity with the tools provided as part of the test and the vocabulary of the standards can result in less anxiety on the part of students. Please note that the student checklist and general rubric can be on the walls of your classroom throughout the school year. As you assign constructed-response questions, students can use these tools as they develop their answers. The types of questions included in these instructional materials allow for the assessment of different levels of depth of knowledge in the content areas defined by the standards. The different Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels are explained below. The questions are developed so that students can demonstrate scientific thinking at multiple DOK levels. Teaching students to identify, write, and use different levels of questioning skills as they assess various scientific concepts will likely lead to improved student achievement on classroom, district, state, and national assessments. We hope that the use of these materials will assist in the creation of students who are powerful scientific thinker Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page i
Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Levels In addition to measuring a broad spectrum of science content domains, the Nevada Proficiency Examination Program in science includes items to assess three Depth of Knowledge levels. These DOK levels are based on descriptions developed by Dr. Norman Webb and adapted for Nevada's science assessments. The following are the three DOK levels used on state-level assessments in Nevada: DOK 1 - Recall - Items at the DOK 1 level require the recall of information, such as a fact, definition, term, or simple procedure, as well as performing a simple science process or procedure. Level 1 only requires students to demonstrate a rote response, use a well-known formula, follow a set procedure (like a recipe), or perform a clearly defined series of steps. DOK 1 items may also require that students employ a simple procedure or formula to reproduce a previously learned result. It is not left to the student to come up with an original method or solution. DOK 2 - Skills and Concepts - Items at the DOK 2 level require the engagement of some mental processing beyond recalling or reproducing a response. The content knowledge or process involved is more complex than in Level 1. DOK 2 Items require students to decide what to do, using methods of reasoning and problem-solving skills, and to bring together concepts and skills from various domains. DOK 3 - Strategic Thinking - Items at the DOK 3 level require students to employ a higher level of thinking than at the previous two levels. Strategic thinking requires deep knowledge using reasoning, planning, and evidence to support results. The cognitive demands at Level 3 are complex and abstract. The complexity results not only from the fact that there could be multiple answers, a possibility for both Levels 1 and 2, but because a multi-step task requires more demanding reasoning. Science Content Literacy The Department of Education believes that the breadth and depth of the content and vocabulary of the Nevada Science Content and Achievement indicators present a continuing challenge for instruction at all grade levels. It is not unusual for grade-appropriate, content-specific terminology and vocabulary to be required for instruction prior to these same terms being used in the classroom. Students in Nevada, therefore, must have repeated experiences with hearing (oral vocabulary), reading, and writing the vocabulary of the standards in order to be successful on the state assessment as well as in classroom and district assessments. Make sure that your students know the language of the standards that are being assessed. They should be able to recognize the vocabulary of the standards when you discuss them in class and read them in assessments, and they should be able to effectively use the vocabulary in their writing. This will be especially useful when students are working on the constructed-response items of the state assessment. We hope that interaction with these instructional support materials will lead to lowered anxiety and better understanding of the assessment tasks being presented to students. If you have questions about the science instructional materials or about how to embed this information into your curriculum, please contact André DeLeón at adeleon@doe.nv.gov or call (775) 687-9184, and he will work with you on making these documents beneficial to you and your students. Cindy Sharp K 12 CRT/HSPE Consultant Nevada Department of Education Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page ii
Name: Science Grade 5 This booklet contains science questions for you to answer. There are two types of questions in this booklet. For the multiple-choice questions, you will be given four answer choices A, B, C, and D. You are to choose the correct answer from the four choices. Each question has only one right answer. The written-response questions require you to give a written response to a question as indicated in the booklet. You will be given a separate sheet of paper to answer these questions. You may use the checklist below to help you do a good job when you are answering the written-response questions. 5th Grade Written-Response Checklist Did I think about the question (and/or directions) that I read? If the question asks for an explanation, did I tell how I determined my answer? Did I use the information in any charts or diagrams to help me with my answer? If I used a diagram, did I label each part of the diagram clearly? Did I answer all parts of the question? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 1
1 Which of these is a form of matter? A air B heat C light D magnetism 5 The map below shows the location of two cities in California and Nevada and some of the mountains in the region. 2 Which of these is a trait that a pet parrot inherited from its parents? A the color of its beak B having a broken tail feather C the type of food it is given D saying the words thank you City 1 N City 2 3 Which of these has the greatest effect on weather and climate conditions on Earth? A ice in glaciers B heat from deserts C energy from the sun D clouds in the atmosphere 4 Dana has made a hypothesis for her new science investigation. Which step should she perform next in her investigation? A collect data B write a report C analyze results D draw a conclusion W S E Which statement best explains why City 2 has a drier climate than City 1? A The high mountains push winds on their western side to the north. B The mountains cause air on their western side to rise and become heated. C The mountains cause water vapor in the air to condense on their western side. D The high mountains block clouds on their western side from moving farther east. Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 2
6 Which of these is an example of an animal s instinctive behavior? A a goose flying south in the fall B a dog sitting up to beg for food C a seal balancing a ball on its nose D a parrot repeating the words it hears 8 Which bird s bill is best for collecting nectar from plants? A 7 The picture below shows the layers of rock that make up the walls of a canyon. B C Which process contributed most to the formation of this canyon? D A Strong winds eroded the steep rock walls of the canyon. B Rock sediments were carried away from the canyon by water in the river. C Glaciers slowly moved the softer rock out of the canyon. D Water from a lake deposited rock sediments that built up the canyon walls. Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 3
9 The diagram below shows a simple seismometer. The paper continually moves under the pen, drawing a line. If the ground is not moving, the line that is drawn is straight. During an earthquake, the base of the seismometer moves, and the motion is recorded on the paper. The picture below shows two dogs that 10 belong to the same owner. weight pen paper Which statement best explains why one dog could have given birth to the other dog? A They are different sizes. B They are kept by the same person. C They have different characteristics. D They have some similar characteristics. Which statement best describes how a seismometer helps scientists study earthquakes? A It decreases the possibility of earthquake damage. B It provides scientific conclusions about earthquake data. C It provides a way to measure the strength of an earthquake. D It allows scientists to explain the cause of an earthquake. Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 4
Which picture best shows heat changing 11 a substance from a liquid to a gas? A Some people have the ability to bend their 12 thumbs back, as shown in the picture below. B C Which statement best explains why the ability to bend the thumb back is an example of an inherited trait? A Some people can be taught how to bend their thumbs back by watching other people bend their thumbs back. B Some people can train their thumbs to bend back by stretching them back many times. C Some people can bend their thumbs back without having to learn how to bend them back. D Some people can bend their thumbs back when they are around other people who can bend their thumbs back. D Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 5
13 A student conducted an investigation to find out how long different brands of batteries would last in his radio while it was playing. He recorded the price of each battery and the results of his investigation in the table below. Battery Investigation Results Battery Brand W X Y Z Price $1.00 $0.33 $0.75 $0.80 Average Time (minutes) 495 490 150 323 14 Which difference would most likely give certain individuals in a population an advantage to survive and reproduce over other individuals in the environment where they live? A Certain jackrabbits that move slower than most other jackrabbits would be chased less by predators. B Certain mountain lions with greater speed than most other mountain lions would have an easier time catching prey. C Certain bighorn sheep that are smaller than most other bighorn sheep would be more difficult for predators to see. D Certain desert tortoises with front claws that are more webbed than most other desert tortoises claws would be able to swim better in lakes. Which statement is best supported by the data in the table? A The higher the price, the longer the battery lasts. B The brand with the lowest price lasted the longest time. C The price is unrelated to how long each brand lasts. D The lower the price, the more likely the brand will last a long time. 15 Out on the playground, Tricia throws a softball up into the air. For the ball to go up, the force of her throw must be greater than which force acting on the ball? A gravity B sound waves C magnetism D electrical current 16 Maria wants to conduct a survey of some of the physical characteristics of students in her class. Which of these questions could Maria ask in her survey? A Do you have any pets? B What color are your eyes? C What is your favorite food? D How many letters are in your name? Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 6
During a science demonstration, a teacher 17 pushed cubes of different masses with different amounts of force. Which diagram shows the cube that will move most rapidly when pushed with the force represented by the arrow? A 50 units of force 50 g 18 A mature plant is tall and has white flowers. Another mature plant of the same species is short and has white flowers. The two plants were crossbred. Which of these best describes the possible offspring of these two plants? A tall plants with white leaves B short plants with dark leaves C tall plants with colored flowers D short plants with white flowers B 50 units of force 100 g 19 A student made a model of the water cycle by covering a plant and a tray of water with a clear plastic bag. The student placed the bag near a sunny window and left it there for several days. The picture below shows the student s model. C 100 units of force 50 g D 100 g 100 units of force Which two processes can make the water in the tray available to the plant? A precipitation and runoff B heating and evaporation C cooling and precipitation D evaporation and condensation Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 7
Write your answer to Question 20 on a separate sheet of paper. Be sure to answer Parts A, B, and C. To make a room brighter, Julia plugs a lamp into the wall and turns the lamp on. Energy from the 20 wall is transformed by the lamp into energy used to make the room brighter. A Identify the form of energy that comes from the wall and is used by the lamp. B Describe how the lamp changes the energy that comes from the wall into energy that makes the room brighter. Be sure to identify each form of energy involved. C Most of the energy the lamp uses does not make the room brighter. Explain what happens to the energy that is used by the lamp but does not make the room brighter. Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 8
21 A tomato plant produced tomatoes that contained many seeds. Which of these statements describes the role of the seeds in the life cycle of a tomato plant? A They help the plant reproduce. B They provide food for the plant. C They take in nutrients for the plant. D They protect the plant from disease. 22 Juan conducted an investigation with corn seeds. After one month, he concluded that more corn seeds sprouted at 20 C than at 15 C. Based on his conclusion, which question did Juan most likely investigate? A How does soil temperature affect the sprouting of corn seeds? B How do different colors of light affect the sprouting of corn seeds? C How does the amount of water affect the sprouting of corn seeds? D How does the amount of fertilizer affect the sprouting of corn seeds? Which object would most likely be attracted 23 to a magnet? A silver coin B copper wire C iron doorknob D aluminum key Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 9
Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 10 24 Two balloons are electrically charged. One balloon has a positive charge, and the other has a negative charge. Which diagram shows what would most likely happen when the two balloons are brought near each other? A + + + + C + + + + B + + + + D + + + +
The course of a river changed over a period of 100 years, as shown in the before and after 25 diagrams below. Before After Scale 0 1 km Scale 0 1 km Which two factors most directly caused this change over time? A wind and rain B erosion and deposition C freezing and thawing D condensation and evaporation A bean seed is planted in a garden. Which sequence shows the stages of the life cycle that the bean 26 plant will most likely go through over time? A germination growth death pollination B pollination germination death reproduction C germination growth reproduction death D growth germination reproduction pollination Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 11
27 Rhoda wants to investigate the effect of light on plant growth. She plans to use four different bean plants in her investigation. Which of these variables should Rhoda change for each plant in her investigation? A the amount of water B the type of potting soil C the amount of fertilizer D the length of time in the sun 29 Which of these actions is safest to follow when a student finds an unknown liquid in the classroom? A tell the teacher about the liquid B smell the liquid to determine if it is harmful C pour the liquid slowly down a drain D wear safety gloves to carry the liquid outside Students used the incomplete circuit shown 28 below to test a property of several materials. Which property were they most likely testing? A density B hardness C conductivity D temperature Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 12
Grade 5 Science Write your answer to Question 30 on a separate sheet of paper. Be sure to answer Parts A, B, and C. 30 Ecosystems are made up of both living organisms and nonliving things. The picture below shows some of the living organisms and the nonliving things in a desert ecosystem. A Identify one living organism in this ecosystem. B Identify one nonliving thing in this ecosystem with which the living organism you named in Part A interacts. C Explain why it is important for the living organism to interact with the nonliving thing you identified in Part B. Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 13
31 Which group lists objects in the night sky in order from closest to Earth to farthest away from Earth? The diagram below shows a partial food 33 web for an Antarctic ecosystem. A moon, Venus, sun, Pluto B sun, moon, Pluto, Venus C Venus, Pluto, moon, sun D moon, sun, Venus, Pluto Which statement best describes the effect 32 of new technologies on society? A New technologies make life easier for people. B New technologies can create more problems than they solve. C New technologies cause pollution of the environment. D New technologies can cause positive and negative changes. krill penguin squid phytoplankton Which statement best describes the relationship between two of the organisms shown in the food web? A Phytoplankton are producer organisms that receive energy from krill. B Squid are consumer organisms that provide energy to penguins. C Penguins are producer organisms that provide energy to krill. D Squid are consumer organisms that receive energy from penguins. Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 14
The table below shows the composition, by volume, of two different soil samples. 34 Soil Composition Organic matter Sand Silt Clay Air space Water Sample 1 5% 10% 25% 30% 10% 20% Sample 2 5% 25% 10% 10% 25% 25% Which of these is most likely to be a condition of Soil Sample 1, as compared to Soil Sample 2? A lighter color B greater number of insects C poor drainage D greater average particle size Which statement correctly describes 35 a mixture that is a solution? A Cereal mixed with milk forms a solution because the cereal becomes soggy. B Salt mixed with water forms a solution because the salt dissolves in the water. C Wood chips mixed with oil form a solution because the wood chips float on the oil. D Iron filings mixed with sand form a solution because the filings can be separated with a magnet. Which list of temperatures ( F) follows 36 a clear pattern? A 38, 42, 46, 50, 54 B 50, 41, 40, 68, 45 C 78, 72, 80, 81, 70 D 45, 48, 39, 50, 42 Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 15
The diagrams below show a ball in the center of a table. The two solid arrows show the directions 37 of equal forces pushing on the ball. Force Force Force Force Diagram 1 Diagram 3 Force Force Force Force Diagram 2 Diagram 4 In which diagram does the dotted arrow correctly show the direction the ball will travel as a result of the two forces pushing on the ball? A diagram 1 B diagram 2 C diagram 3 D diagram 4 Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 16
38 Killer whales inhabit all the oceans in the world. Which adaptation most directly helps killer whales maintain their body temperatures in arctic marine environments? A light and dark skin coloration B ability to swim at fast speeds C keen eyesight for hunting prey D thick layer of fat beneath the skin 39 Which statement describes how the sun appears to move in the sky as observed each day? a The sun sets in the north in the evening. b The sun rises in the east in the morning. c The sun sets in the east in the evening. d The sun rises in the south in the morning. 40 Which type of technology has allowed many people to move more easily from place to place but has also caused increased air pollution? A rockets B the television C computers D the automobile Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 17
John sorted four animals into the two groups shown below. 41 Group 1 Group 2 Which characteristic did John most likely use to sort the animals into the two groups? A body size B skin coloration C number of legs D type of breathing Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 18
42 Alana wants to place some wet towels outside to dry by the process of evaporation. In which weather conditions would the towels most likely dry the fastest? 44 The picture below shows two rock samples that were classified as the same type of rock. A warm and rainy B cool and cloudy C hot and windy D cold and stormy 43 Petrified wood can be found in some of the extremely dry areas of Nevada. Which statement best explains what scientists have learned about conditions in these areas by studying petrified wood? A In the past, the hot sun made the wood dry and hard like a rock. B Trees looked exactly the same thousands of years ago as they look today. C In the past, many trees were adapted to thrive in a desert climate. D The climate must have been different thousands of years ago than it is today. Which property was most likely used to classify the two samples as the same type of rock? A the size of each rock sample B the types of minerals in each rock sample C the mass of each rock sample D the location where each rock sample was found Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 19
Write your answer to Question 45 on a separate sheet of paper. Be sure to answer Parts A and B. 45 The surface of Earth is constantly being changed by two main processes. These processes work together to create and shape different landforms slowly over time. The pictures below show how these two processes have changed an area over the past 100 years. 100 Years Ago Today A Identify the two main processes that work together to create and shape different landforms on Earth s surface slowly over time. B Explain how the two processes you identified in Part A work together to change Earth s surface slowly over time. Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 20
46 Which situation is an example of heating that occurs primarily by the process of conduction? Nate placed his marble game above a stereo 47 speaker, as shown in the picture below. A Steam is rising from a cup of hot chocolate. B The sun shines through a window and warms a table. C Grains of rice move around in a pot of boiling water. D A hot bread roll is set on a plate and warms the plate. When Nate turned the speaker on, the marbles shook and some fell to the floor. Which of these statements best explains the motion of the marbles? A Electricity from the speaker pushed the marbles. B Magnetic energy from the speaker attracted the marbles. C Heat produced by the speaker caused the marbles to expand. D Sound waves from the speaker caused the marbles to vibrate. Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 21
48 At 9:00 P.M. on a clear night, Martin observed the stars in a constellation. One hour later on the same night, the constellation appeared in a different location in the night sky. Which statement explains why the constellation appeared in a different location in the night sky after one hour? A Earth had rotated on its axis. B Earth had moved closer to the stars in the constellation. C Earth had orbited the sun. D Earth had tilted farther away from the stars in the constellation. 49 Which statement best describes how scientific knowledge has been gathered over time? A Scholars from Europe began gathering scientific knowledge using experiments. B Modern scientists have gathered scientific knowledge using electronic equipment. C Colleges in the United States began gathering scientific knowledge in laboratories. D Men and women from many cultures throughout history have gathered scientific knowledge. Which type of organisms are the producers 50 in most food webs? A birds B plants C insects D mammals Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 22
You may want to go back and check your answers or answer questions you did not complete. Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 23
Nevada DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRADE 5 Appendix I Scoring Support Materials Nevada Grade 5 SCIENCE Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 24
Correct Answers for Multiple-choice Items Item Number Correct Answer Content Cluster DOK Item Number Correct Answer Content Cluster 1 A C1 1 26 C C2 1 2 A C2 1 27 D C4 2 3 C C3 1 28 C C1 1 4 A C4 1 29 A C4 1 5 C C3 2 30 * C2 3 6 A C2 2 31 A C3 1 7 B C3 2 32 D C4 1 8 C C2 2 33 B C2 2 9 C C4 2 34 C C3 2 10 D C2 2 35 B C1 2 11 A C1 1 36 A C4 2 12 C C2 2 37 D C1 2 13 C C4 2 38 D C2 2 14 B C2 2 39 B C3 1 15 A C1 2 40 D C4 2 16 B C2 1 41 C C2 2 17 C C1 2 42 C C1 2 18 D C2 2 43 D C2 2 19 D C3 2 44 B C3 2 20 * C1 3 45 * C3 3 21 A C2 1 46 D C1 2 22 A C4 2 47 D C1 2 23 C C1 1 48 A C3 1 24 B C1 2 49 D C4 1 25 B C3 2 50 B C2 1 DOK *Indicates a written-response item. See the following pages for the rubrics and examples of responses. Detailed objectives for Content Standards and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) descriptions can be found on the Nevada Department of Education Website. Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 25
Question 20 Score Description 3 Three key elements. AND Response addresses all parts of the question clearly and correctly. Response does not contain any incorrect information. 2 Two key elements. AND Response addresses all parts of the question. Response includes only minor errors. 1 One key element. Response does not address all parts of the question. OR Response addresses all parts of the question, but response includes major errors. 0 Response is incorrect. Blank No response. Part A One key element One key element for identifying electricity, electrical energy, or electrical current as the energy that comes from the wall. Part B One key element One key element for describing that electrical energy is transformed into light energy. (The response may describe that electrical energy is transformed into heat energy, which is then transformed into light energy.) Part C One key element One key element for explaining that some of the energy used by the lamp is transformed into heat or heat energy. Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 26
Question 30 Score Description 3 Three key elements. AND Response addresses all parts of the question clearly and correctly. Response does not contain any incorrect information. 2 Two key elements. AND Response addresses all parts of the question. Response includes only minor errors. 1 One key element. Response does not address all parts of the question. OR Response addresses all parts of the question, but response includes major errors. 0 Response is incorrect. Blank No response. Part A One key element One key element for identifying one of the following living organisms in this ecosystem: Jackrabbit Lizard Cactus Yucca plant Grasses/Reeds Shrub Any other plausible type of organism found in a desert ecosystem, but not visible in the picture (e.g., bacteria) Part B One key element One key element for identifying one of the following nonliving things found in this ecosystem: Air Water Soil Rock Sand Sunlight Heat Clouds Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 27
Part C One key element One key element for any of the following explanations of why it is important for the living organism to interact with the nonliving thing identified in Part B. The jackrabbit or lizard uses air to breathe. The jackrabbit or lizard uses sunlight to see in the daytime. The jackrabbit or lizard uses sunlight or heat to stay warm. The jackrabbit or lizard uses water to drink or stay cool. The jackrabbit or lizard uses soil/sand/rocks for shelter. Any of the plants use nutrients and water to grow. Any of the plants take in gases from the air that are needed for growth and to produce food via photosynthesis. Any of the plants give off gases to the atmosphere. Any of the plants use water to maintain shape, move nutrients, and make food via photosynthesis. Any of the plants use light energy in sunlight to make food via photosynthesis. Any of the plants use soil/sand/rocks to anchor their roots and hold the plants in place. Any other plausible explanation of why it is important for a living organism to interact with the nonliving thing identified in Part B in a desert ecosystem. Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 28
Question 45 Score Description 3 Three key elements. AND Response addresses all parts of the question clearly and correctly. Response does not contain any incorrect information. 2 Two key elements. AND Response addresses all parts of the question. Response includes only minor errors. 1 One key element. Response does not address all parts of the question. OR Response addresses all parts of the question, but response includes major errors. 0 Response is incorrect. Blank No response. Part A One key element One key element for identifying two of the following processes: weathering erosion deposition Part B Two key elements One key element each, for up to two of the following explanations: Weathering breaks larger pieces of rock into smaller pieces (examples include rocks cracking due to water freezing and expanding in existing cracks, larger rocks being broken down into smaller particles when colliding in rivers and streams, minerals in rock dissolving in water). Erosion (typically caused by moving water or wind) moves weathered rock or soil from one place to another. Deposition adds rock or soil to parts of existing landforms (resulting in landforms being built up from deposits of rock or soil that were moved by erosion). Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 29
Nevada DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRADE 5 Appendix II Administrative Support Materials Nevada Grade 5 SCIENCE Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 30
Name: Answer Document Science 1. A B C D 2. A B C D 3. A B C D 4. A B C D 5. A B C D 6. A B C D 7. A B C D 8. A B C D 9. A B C D 10. A B C D 11. A B C D 12. A B C D 13. A B C D 14. A B C D 15. A B C D 16. A B C D 17. A B C D 18. A B C D 19. A B C D 20. Written Response 21. A B C D 22. A B C D 23. A B C D 24. A B C D 25. A B C D 26. A B C D 27. A B C D 28. A B C D 29. A B C D 30. Written Response 31. A B C D 32. A B C D 33. A B C D 34. A B C D 35. A B C D 36. A B C D 37. A B C D 38. A B C D 39. A B C D 40. A B C D 41. A B C D 42. A B C D 43. A B C D 44. A B C D 45. Written Response 46. A B C D 47. A B C D 48. A B C D 49. A B C D 50. A B C D Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 31
WRITTEN RESPONSE SCIENCE MATHEMATICS Question 16 D O N O T W RI T E I N T H IS S P A C E Nevada _ Gr4 ad 11_01_05 pg3 DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE STOP Go to question number 17. Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 32 3 1234567890
WRITTEN RESPONSE SCIENCE MATHEMATICS Question 16 D O N O T W RI T E I N T H IS S P A C E Nevada _ Gr4 ad 11_01_05 pg3 DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE STOP Go to question number 17. Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 33 3 1234567890
WRITTEN RESPONSE SCIENCE MATHEMATICS Question 16 D O N O T W RI T E I N T H IS S P A C E Nevada _ Gr4 ad 11_01_05 pg3 DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE STOP Go to question number 17. Copyright 2009 by the Nevada Department of Education Page 34 3 1234567890
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