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Grade 1 Sun, Moon and Stars Practice Test

Build science skills with five 10-question practice tests covering the Sun, Moon, stars, day and night, shadows, sky observations, and safety.

Sun, Moon and Stars Practice Tests

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.

Skills covered

  • Identifying the Sun as a star and source of light and heat
  • Describing the Moon as an object that reflects sunlight
  • Recognizing stars as distant objects that give off light
  • Observing day, night, shadows, and changing sky positions
  • Using simple tools and records to study the sky
  • Following basic Sun and space safety rules

How to use these practice tests

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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Grade 1 Sun, Moon and Stars Practice Tests

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.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What may happen to shadows as the Sun changes position?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Their direction or length can change.

  1. Look at the sky clue: Notice the object, time of day, light, shadow, or safety situation described.
  2. Use the space-science idea: The Sun's position changes the direction and length of shadows.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is Their direction or length can change.

The Sun's position changes the direction and length of shadows.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

When are shadows often shortest on a sunny day?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Near the middle of the day.

  1. Look at the sky clue: Notice the object, time of day, light, shadow, or safety situation described.
  2. Use the space-science idea: When the Sun is higher in the sky, shadows are often shorter.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is Near the middle of the day.

When the Sun is higher in the sky, shadows are often shorter.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

What can we often see in the sky at night?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is Stars.

  1. Look at the sky clue: Notice the object, time of day, light, shadow, or safety situation described.
  2. Use the space-science idea: Stars are easier to see when the sky is dark at night.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is Stars.

Stars are easier to see when the sky is dark at night.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What repeats in a regular pattern each day?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is Day and night.

  1. Look at the sky clue: Notice the object, time of day, light, shadow, or safety situation described.
  2. Use the space-science idea: Earth experiences a repeating pattern of day and night.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is Day and night.

Earth experiences a repeating pattern of day and night.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

What usually happens after sunrise?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Daylight begins.

  1. Look at the sky clue: Notice the object, time of day, light, shadow, or safety situation described.
  2. Use the space-science idea: Sunrise marks the beginning of daylight.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is Daylight begins.

Sunrise marks the beginning of daylight.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

What usually happens before sunset?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is The Sun appears lower in the sky.

  1. Look at the sky clue: Notice the object, time of day, light, shadow, or safety situation described.
  2. Use the space-science idea: Before sunset, the Sun appears lower as daylight ends.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is The Sun appears lower in the sky.

Before sunset, the Sun appears lower as daylight ends.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which observation shows that the Sun is a source of light?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is A sunny window makes a room bright.

  1. Look at the sky clue: Notice the object, time of day, light, shadow, or safety situation described.
  2. Use the space-science idea: Sunlight coming through a window makes the room brighter.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is A sunny window makes a room bright.

Sunlight coming through a window makes the room brighter.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What can block sunlight and make a shadow?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is A person.

  1. Look at the sky clue: Notice the object, time of day, light, shadow, or safety situation described.
  2. Use the space-science idea: An object such as a person blocks light and creates a shadow.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is A person.

An object such as a person blocks light and creates a shadow.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Why does the sky look dark at night?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The Sun is not lighting that part of Earth.

  1. Look at the sky clue: Notice the object, time of day, light, shadow, or safety situation described.
  2. Use the space-science idea: Night occurs where the Sun is not currently lighting Earth.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is The Sun is not lighting that part of Earth.

Night occurs where the Sun is not currently lighting Earth.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What can a student do to study day and night?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Record the sky at different times.

  1. Look at the sky clue: Notice the object, time of day, light, shadow, or safety situation described.
  2. Use the space-science idea: Recording observations at different times helps show patterns.
  3. Check the answer: The correct choice is Record the sky at different times.

Recording observations at different times helps show patterns.

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Frequently asked questions about Grade 1 Sun, Moon and stars

Is the Sun a star?

Yes. The Sun is the star closest to Earth and it gives Earth light and heat.

Does the Moon make its own light?

No. The Moon looks bright because it reflects light from the Sun.

How many questions are on this page?

The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 1 Sun, Moon and stars questions in total.