Grade 1 Science · Sun, Moon and Stars
Build science skills with five 10-question practice tests covering the Sun, Moon, stars, day and night, shadows, sky observations, and safety.
These Grade 1 science practice tests help students observe objects in the sky and describe simple patterns. Students learn that the Sun is a star and a source of light and heat, the Moon reflects sunlight, stars are far away, and day and night follow a repeating pattern.
Complete one 10-question test at a time. Encourage the student to observe the sky safely, draw what is visible, and compare observations made at different times. Never look directly at the Sun.
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1. Test
A 10-question Grade 1 science practice test on the Sun, Moon, stars, day and night, shadows, sky observations, and safety.
Read each space-science question carefully. Choose one answer, then open the solution to review the sky observation or safety idea.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is A star.
The Sun is a star that is much closer to Earth than other stars.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Light and heat.
The Sun gives Earth light and heat energy.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is When the Sun is in the sky.
Daytime is the part of the day when the Sun lights the sky.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is A shadow.
A shadow forms when an object blocks sunlight.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is The Sun.
Sunlight makes the daytime sky bright enough to see.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Night begins.
After the Sun sets, the sky becomes dark and night begins.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is The Sun.
Plants receive natural light from the Sun.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is A book or teacher.
Books and teachers provide safe information about the Sun.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Look directly at the Sun.
Looking directly at the Sun can hurt the eyes.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is The Sun gives heat.
The Sun sends heat energy to Earth.
Yes. The Sun is the star closest to Earth and it gives Earth light and heat.
No. The Moon looks bright because it reflects light from the Sun.
The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 1 Sun, Moon and stars questions in total.
