Earth’s Place in the Universe - Science Test Review Task Cards 5.ESS1 - TNReady

Planning your TNReady test prep lessons? This resource is perfect for reviewing Earth’s Place in the Universe with your 5th Grade Science class! Try these cards in a gallery walk, game of Scoot, or as a self-checking assignment with Google Classroom. This set of 20 task cards is modeled after item sampler and practice test questions. It is aligned with Tennessee state standard 5.ESS1: Earth’s Place in the Universe.

The following TN Science standard objectives are addressed:

1) Explain that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from the Earth.

2) Research and explain the position of the Earth and the solar system within the Milky Way galaxy, and compare the size and shape of the Milky Way to other galaxies in the universe.

3) Use data to categorize different bodies in our solar system including moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids according to their physical properties and motion.

4) Explain the cause and effect relationship between the positions of the sun, earth, and moon and resulting eclipses, position of constellations, and appearance of the moon.

5) Relate the tilt of the Earth’s axis, as it revolves around the sun, to the varying intensities of sunlight at different latitudes. Evaluate how this causes changes in the day lengths and seasons.

6) Use tools to describe how stars and constellations appear to move from the Earth’s perspective throughout the seasons.

7) Use evidence from the presence and location of fossils to determine the order in which rock strata were formed.

The PDF download includes the following, to allow for maximum flexibility:

1. ½ page task cards for printing

2. ½ page and full page answer sheets for printing

3. Full page answer key for printing

4. Link to Google Slides version of task cards, with drag and drop for answer selection

5. Link to self-checking Google Sheets pixel puzzle answer sheet

6. Link to Google Docs answer key showing completed pixel puzzle

Do you use TpT Easel? An Easel assessment version of the task cards is also included!

These are my favorite ways to use these task cards with my students:

-Hang the task cards around the room with tape. Give each student an answer sheet and clipboard. Set a timer and allow students to read and record answers for each card gallery walk style. When students are finished, project the Google Slides version and pixel puzzle side-by-side. Review the cards, pulling popsicle sticks to allow students to share and explain their answer choice. Enter student answers to complete the pixel puzzle as a class!

-Using Google Classroom, assign each student their own copy of the Google Slides version and Google Sheets pixel puzzle. Allow students to work independently to complete the cards, entering their answers in the pixel puzzle as they work. Each student receives immediate feedback as they work!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rachael C. said: “This was perfect to practice our skills before testing.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ R. T. said: “Nice set of review questions.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ S.K. said: “My students loved these task cards and the puzzle! Super easy to implement and a great way to review for TN benchmark and state assessments. Thank you!”

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