Science Quiz for Kids and Classrooms
10 questions · Ages 8 and up · about 4 minutes. Free to host live, no sign-up.
Ten questions that cover the basics of chemistry, biology, space and physics. It works as a warm-up, a review before a test, or a fun finish to a science lesson. Players answer on their own phones against a timer.
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Science Quiz for Kids and Classrooms: 10 questions, about 4 minutes, ages 8 and up. Press Host this quiz to open it in the PickWhim quiz builder. You can change any question, add your own logo and try it first, and then start a live game that players join with a code on their phones. It is free and needs no sign-up.
How to play the Science Quiz for Kids and Classrooms
- 1Open the quizPress Host this quiz. The questions are ready, and you can edit anything.
- 2Share the codeShow the code and QR code on a big screen. Players join on any phone, no app needed.
- 3Play liveEach question has a timer. Faster right answers earn more points.
- 4See who winsA leaderboard and a podium at the end. Draw a prize winner with the spin the wheel.
Science Quiz for Kids and Classrooms: questions and answers
Here is the full list, so you can check it before you host. Every question has a 20 second timer in the live game, and you can change that.
- Multiple choiceWhat is the chemical symbol for gold?A. AgB. AuC. GdD. GoAnswer: Au
- Multiple choiceWhich planet is known as the Red Planet?A. VenusB. JupiterC. MarsD. MercuryAnswer: Mars
- Multiple choiceHow many bones are in an adult human body?A. 186B. 206C. 226D. 256Answer: 206
- Multiple choiceWhat is the largest organ of the human body?A. LiverB. HeartC. SkinD. LungsAnswer: Skin
- Multiple choiceWhich gas is the most common in Earth's atmosphere?A. OxygenB. NitrogenC. Carbon dioxideD. HydrogenAnswer: Nitrogen
- Multiple choiceAt sea level, water boils at what temperature?A. 90 °CB. 100 °CC. 110 °CD. 120 °CAnswer: 100 °C
- Multiple choiceWhich planet has the most visible rings?A. JupiterB. SaturnC. UranusD. NeptuneAnswer: Saturn
- Multiple choiceWhat do plants take in from the air for photosynthesis?A. OxygenB. NitrogenC. Carbon dioxideD. HeliumAnswer: Carbon dioxide
- Multiple choiceWhat force keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?A. MagnetismB. FrictionC. GravityD. Static electricityAnswer: Gravity
- Multiple choiceWhat is the center of an atom called?A. ElectronB. NucleusC. MoleculeD. CellAnswer: Nucleus
Good to know
- The symbol Au for gold comes from the Latin word aurum.
- Skin is not only the largest organ, it also weighs more than any other organ in the body.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Science Quiz for Kids and Classrooms free?
Yes. You can host it and play it for free, and players do not need an account. Players only choose a nickname when they join.
How do I play the Science Quiz for Kids and Classrooms with my class or group?
Press Host this quiz to open it in the PickWhim quiz builder, then start the game. You get a six-digit code and a QR code to show on a big screen. Players open pickwhim.com/play on their phones, enter the code and answer each question against the clock.
Can I change the questions in this quiz?
Yes. When you open the quiz in the builder you can edit, delete or add questions, change the timers, add your own logo, play in teams or turn on knockout rounds. Use Try it first to play your changes before you go live.
How long does the Science Quiz for Kids and Classrooms take?
About 4 minutes for 10 questions, depending on how long you spend on each answer.
How many people can play at once?
Up to 300 players can join one game.
Ready when you are
Write your questions, share the code and start. It takes about a minute, and it is free.