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Ice melting race

2nd grade (Year 3 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: NGSS.2-PS1-4, NGSS.K-PS3-1, NGSS.SEP 4 · England: KS2 Y4 States of matter, KS1 Working scientifically

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  1. Question 1

    Four ice cubes of the same size were put in different places. The chart shows how many minutes each took to melt. Where did the ice last LONGEST?

    Minutes to melt02040608010012014016014sunny windowsill31classroom table48shady porch156fridge
    • A. sunny windowsill
    • B. classroom table
    • C. shady porch
    • D. fridge

  2. Question 2

    What pattern do the ice race results show?

    • A. The warmer the place, the faster the ice melts.
    • B. Ice melts at the same speed everywhere.
    • C. Ice never melts in sunlight.
    • D. The colder the place, the faster the ice melts.

  3. Question 3

    How many minutes longer did the ice take to melt on the shady porch than on the sunny windowsill?

    Minutes to melt02040608010010sunny windowsill27classroom table38shady porch100fridge

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  4. Question 4

    Four ice cubes of the same size were put in different places. The chart shows how many minutes each took to melt. Where did the ice last LONGEST?

    Minutes to melt02040608010012014014sunny windowsill27classroom table37shady porch135fridge
    • A. sunny windowsill
    • B. classroom table
    • C. shady porch
    • D. fridge

  5. Question 5

    How could you keep an ice cube frozen longest on a picnic?

    • A. Wrap it in a cloth and keep it in a cool box in the shade.
    • B. Hold it in your warm hand.
    • C. Put it on a dark plate in the sun.
    • D. Put it on a hot rock.

  6. Question 6

    How many minutes longer did the ice take to melt on the classroom table than on the sunny windowsill?

    Minutes to melt02040608010012014016011sunny windowsill31classroom table41shady porch156fridge

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  7. Question 7

    Four ice cubes of the same size were put in different places. The chart shows how many minutes each took to melt. Where did the ice melt FASTEST?

    Minutes to melt02040608010012014018sunny windowsill33classroom table49shady porch140fridge
    • A. sunny windowsill
    • B. classroom table
    • C. shady porch
    • D. fridge

  8. Question 8

    What pattern do the ice race results show?

    • A. The colder the place, the faster the ice melts.
    • B. Ice never melts in sunlight.
    • C. The warmer the place, the faster the ice melts.
    • D. Ice melts at the same speed everywhere.

  9. Question 9

    How many minutes longer did the ice take to melt on the shady porch than on the sunny windowsill?

    Minutes to melt02040608010012014013sunny windowsill31classroom table42shady porch121fridge

    Answermin

  10. Question 10

    Four ice cubes of the same size were put in different places. The chart shows how many minutes each took to melt. Where did the ice melt FASTEST?

    Minutes to melt02040608010012014016018020sunny windowsill38classroom table55shady porch162fridge
    • A. sunny windowsill
    • B. classroom table
    • C. shady porch
    • D. fridge

  11. Question 11

    In the ice race, why must every ice cube be the same size?

    • A. So the only difference is the place, making it a fair test.
    • B. It does not matter at all.
    • C. Because big ice cubes never melt.
    • D. So they look nice in a row.

  12. Question 12

    How many minutes longer did the ice take to melt on the classroom table than on the sunny windowsill?

    Minutes to melt02040608010012014sunny windowsill26classroom table39shady porch116fridge

    Answermin

  13. Question 13

    Four ice cubes of the same size were put in different places. The chart shows how many minutes each took to melt. Where did the ice melt FASTEST?

    Minutes to melt02040608010012014016016sunny windowsill33classroom table53shady porch152fridge
    • A. sunny windowsill
    • B. classroom table
    • C. shady porch
    • D. fridge

  14. Question 14

    Glaciers around the world are melting faster than they did 50 years ago. What does the ice race help explain?

    • A. Glaciers are made of wax.
    • B. Warmer surroundings make ice melt faster.
    • C. Ice melts only at night.
    • D. Ice melts faster in the cold.

  15. Question 15

    How many minutes longer did the ice take to melt on the classroom table than on the sunny windowsill?

    Minutes to melt02040608010012014016013sunny windowsill23classroom table41shady porch151fridge

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  16. Question 16

    Four ice cubes of the same size were put in different places. The chart shows how many minutes each took to melt. Where did the ice melt FASTEST?

    Minutes to melt02040608010012014016020sunny windowsill38classroom table62shady porch155fridge
    • A. sunny windowsill
    • B. classroom table
    • C. shady porch
    • D. fridge

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  1. fridge
  2. The warmer the place, the faster the ice melts.
  3. 28 min
  4. fridge
  5. Wrap it in a cloth and keep it in a cool box in the shade.
  6. 20 min
  7. sunny windowsill
  8. The warmer the place, the faster the ice melts.
  9. 29 min
  10. sunny windowsill
  11. So the only difference is the place, making it a fair test.
  12. 12 min
  13. sunny windowsill
  14. Warmer surroundings make ice melt faster.
  15. 10 min
  16. sunny windowsill