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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2. 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 natural object that travels around Earth.
The Moon is Earth's natural satellite and travels around Earth.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is It reflects light from the Sun.
The Moon looks bright because it reflects sunlight.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is In the sky.
The Moon is an object we observe in the sky.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is It may look different over time.
The Moon can appear to have different shapes as it moves and reflects sunlight.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is At night.
The Moon is often visible in the night sky, although it can sometimes be seen during the day.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is The Moon.
The Moon is much closer to Earth than the stars we see.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is The Moon and stars.
A telescope helps people see distant objects in the sky more clearly.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is The Moon is much smaller.
The Moon is much smaller than the Sun.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Its own sunlight.
The Moon does not make its own light; it reflects sunlight.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Its changing appearance.
Observing the Moon over time shows that its visible shape changes.
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.
