First Term Examination Basic Science Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Week 12: Examination of Topics Covered in the First Term

Instructions for Teachers:

1. Preparation: Ensure that the exam environment is quiet and free from distractions.
2. Supervision: Actively supervise the students during the exam to prevent cheating.
3. Instructions: Clearly explain the exam instructions to the students before starting.
4. Support: Provide assistance only if a student asks for help with understanding the instructions.
5. Materials: Ensure all students have the necessary materials (pens, pencils, erasers) and no extra materials that could be used to cheat.
6. Timing: Adhere to the allotted time for each section of the exam.

Instructions for Students:

1. Follow Instructions: Listen carefully to the instructions given by the teacher.
2. No Cheating: Do not look at other students’ papers or use unauthorized materials.
3. Write Neatly: Write your answers clearly so they can be easily read.
4. Manage Your Time: Allocate your time wisely to each section of the exam.
5. Ask for Help: If you do not understand a question, ask the teacher for clarification.
6. Stay Calm: If you feel nervous, take deep breaths and focus on each question.

Week 12: Examination of All Topics Covered

Part A: Objective Questions

30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Evaporation changes water from a liquid to a ________.
   a) Solid
   b) Gas
   c) Liquid
   d) Vapor
2. Condensation turns water vapor into ________.
   a) Ice
   b) Gas
   c) Liquid
   d) Steam
3. ________ is the process where water changes from a liquid to a solid.
   a) Melting
   b) Freezing
   c) Evaporation
   d) Condensation
4. Pure water has no ________, taste, or smell.
   a) Color
   b) Temperature
   c) Sound
   d) Shape
5. A ________ measures the temperature of the air.
   a) Rain gauge
   b) Thermometer
   c) Barometer
   d) Wind vane
6. The symbol for rain is usually shown as a ________.
   a) Sun
   b) Cloud with drops
   c) Snowflake
   d) Thermometer
7. ________ happens when you cool water below 0°C.
   a) Condensation
   b) Freezing
   c) Evaporation
   d) Melting
8. A rain gauge helps us measure ________.
   a) Temperature
   b) Wind speed
   c) Rainfall
   d) Air pressure
9. ________ is the process where ice turns into water.
   a) Freezing
   b) Melting
   c) Condensation
   d) Evaporation
10. To observe condensation, use a ________ surface.
    a) Hot
    b) Warm
    c) Cold
    d) Dry
11. The symbol for wind is usually a ________.
    a) Cloud
    b) Arrow
    c) Sun
    d) Thermometer
12. The life cycle of an insect includes stages like egg, ________, pupa, and adult.
    a) Larva
    b) Seed
    c) Leaf
    d) Flower
13. Water changing from a gas to a liquid is called ________.
    a) Freezing
    b) Melting
    c) Condensation
    d) Evaporation
14. To show evaporation, you should heat ________.
    a) Ice
    b) Water
    c) Air
    d) Soil
15. A simple weather symbol for snow is often shown as a ________.
    a) Snowflake
    b) Sun
    c) Cloud
    d) Raindrop
16. A thermometer measures ________.
    a) Rainfall
    b) Temperature
    c) Wind direction
    d) Air pressure
17. The process of water changing from a liquid to a gas is called ________.
    a) Melting
    b) Freezing
    c) Condensation
    d) Evaporation
18. ________ happens when rainwater accumulates on the ground.
    a) Evaporation
    b) Runoff
    c) Condensation
    d) Infiltration
19. Insects go through a stage called ________ before becoming adults.
    a) Egg
    b) Larva
    c) Pupa
    d) Seed
20. The weather symbol for thunderstorm usually shows a ________.
    a) Sun
    b) Cloud with lightning
    c) Snowflake
    d) Raindrop
21. ________ is used to measure how much rain has fallen.
    a) Barometer
    b) Thermometer
    c) Rain gauge
    d) Anemometer
22. The water cycle includes ________ as a process where water turns into vapor.
    a) Condensation
    b) Precipitation
    c) Evaporation
    d) Freezing
23. The symbol for a sunny day is often shown as a ________.
    a) Sun
    b) Cloud
    c) Raindrop
    d) Snowflake
24. To keep track of daily weather, you can use ________.
    a) A calendar
    b) A weather record
    c) A notebook
    d) A thermometer
25. The solid form of water is known as ________.
    a) Ice
    b) Steam
    c) Vapor
    d) Liquid
26. The term used for water changing from a solid to a liquid is ________.
    a) Melting
    b) Freezing
    c) Condensation
    d) Evaporation
27. The symbol for wind direction is usually shown as an ________.
    a) Arrow
    b) Cloud
    c) Sun
    d) Raindrop
28. ________ is the process where water vapor turns into clouds.
    a) Freezing
    b) Melting
    c) Condensation
    d) Evaporation
29. A ________ measures how fast the wind is blowing.
    a) Anemometer
    b) Thermometer
    c) Rain gauge
    d) Barometer
30. The change from rain to snow is an example of ________.
    a) Freezing
    b) Melting
    c) Condensation
    d) Evaporation

Part B: Theory Questions

30 Short Answer Questions

1. Describe what happens during evaporation.
2. How can you observe condensation at home?
3. Explain the process of freezing.
4. What does pure water mean and why is it important?
5. How do weather symbols help us understand the weather forecast?
6. What is the purpose of using a rain gauge?
7. Outline the stages of an insect’s life cycle.
8. How do you demonstrate condensation using a cold glass?
9. What is the difference between temporary and permanent changes?
10. How does temperature affect the state of water?
11. What does a thermometer measure and how is it used?
12. How do plants change with different seasons?
13. Explain the difference between melting and freezing.
14. What do different weather symbols represent?
15. How do insects develop from larvae to adults?
16. Describe how you would measure rainfall.
17. What does the process of condensation involve?
18. How can you use weather symbols to track weather changes?
19. What changes occur to water during evaporation?
20. Why is it important to understand the water cycle?
21. How does the life cycle of an insect impact its development?
22. What role does a rain gauge play in weather monitoring?
23. Explain how temperature influences the state of water.
24. Describe how to use a weather record to keep track of weather patterns.
25. What are some common weather symbols and what do they indicate?
26. How does the freezing process affect water?
27. What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?
28. How can you observe the process of freezing?
29. What does a weather symbol for thunderstorm look like?
30. How do insects change as they grow from young to adult?

Part C: True or False Questions

30 True or False Questions

1. True or False: Evaporation turns water from a liquid to a gas.
2. True or False: Condensation is the process where water vapor turns into ice.
3. True or False: Freezing changes water from a liquid to a solid.
4. True or False: Pure water has a strong taste and smell.
5. True or False: A rain gauge measures the amount of rain that falls.
6. True or False: The symbol for snow is a sun.
7. True or False: Melting occurs when ice turns into water.
8. True or False: A thermometer measures wind speed.
9. True or False: Insects go through a stage called pupa before becoming adults.
10. True or False: Condensation can be seen as droplets on a warm glass.
11. True or False: Water vapor is a form of solid water.
12. True or False: Freezing occurs when water turns into a solid.
13. True or False: Weather symbols help us understand what kind of weather to expect.
14. True or False: The symbol for rain is usually shown as a cloud with drops.
15. True or False: Insects change through stages like egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
16. True or False: The process of water changing from a gas to a liquid is called freezing.
17. True or False: The symbol for wind direction is usually an arrow.
18. True or False: The life cycle of an insect includes the pupa stage.
19. True or False: Rain gauges are used to measure the temperature.
20. True or False: The process of water turning into vapor is called evaporation.
21. True or False: A weather symbol for thunderstorm usually shows a cloud with lightning.
22. True or False: The symbol for a sunny day is usually a snowflake.
23. True or False: A thermometer measures how much rain has fallen.
24. True or False: The symbol for wind is often shown as an arrow.
25. True or False: The process where water vapor turns into clouds is called evaporation.
26. True or False: Insects change through stages like seed, leaf, and flower.
27. True or False: A rain gauge is used to measure wind speed.
28. True or False: Condensation happens when water vapor turns into clouds.
29. True or False: The change from rain to snow is an example of melting.
30. True or False: The life cycle of an insect includes stages such as larva and pupa.

This review aims to reinforce key concepts and prepare students effectively for the upcoming examination.

CLASS: PRIMARY 4    

SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE

NAME:……………………………

1. _______ is the condition of the atmosphere of a particular area at a given period of time (a) climate (b) weather (c) sunny (d) cloudy
2. Which of the following is a temporary change? (a) water – ice (b) wood – ashes (c) seedlings – young plant (d) egg – adult ( imago)
3. Changes in plants are permanent (a) True (b) False (c) Maybe (d) I don’t know
4. _________ is what happens when something passes from one form to another (a) choice (b) change (c) chance (d) charge
5. The unit of temperature is measured and recorded in ______(a) meters (b) degrees (c) kilograms (d) seconds
6. A weather experts is referred to as a ______ (a) mechanic (b) meteorologist (c) radiologist (d) cardiologist
7. The instrument used for measuring wind direction is known as ____(a) barometer  (b) wind vane (c) thermometer (d) anemometer
8. In safety rules, red colour signifies (a) danger (b) royalty (c) wealth (d) love
9. Tape rule, meter rule, ruler are instrument for measuring _____(a) volume (b) time (c) length (d) weight
10. The following are instruments used in measuring time except _____(a) bathroom scale (b) stop watch (c) wrist watch (d) table clock
11. How many colours has a rainbow (a) 5 (b) 7 (c) 3 (d) 2
12. The weather symbols below signifies  ___________ and _________(a) cloudy/lighting (b) rainy/sunny (c) hot/sunny (d) lightning/rainy
13. Red, yellow and blue are examples of _______ colour (a) primary (b) secondary (c) nursery (d) tertiary
14. The unit of length is ______ (a) metres (b) litres (c) seconds (d) grammes
15. Which of the following insects undergoes incomplete metamorphosis (a) cockroach (b) housefly (c) mosquito (d) butterfly
16. The instrument used to measure the temperature of a particular place or person is known as _____ (a) barometer (b) thermometer (c) anemometer (d) hygrometer
17. Yellow + Blue = _________ (a) green  (b) purple  (c) orange (d) indigo
18. Which of the following animals changes its skin colour for protection (a) bird (b) lizard (c) chameleon (d) toad
19. Which of the following represents the complete metamorphosis in the life cycle of an insect (a) egg – nymph – adult (b) egg – adult (c) egg – larva – pupa – adult (d) egg – larva – adult
20. An adult insect is divided into ______ main parts (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) 7

Section B (Answer all questions)

1. What is weather? _____
2. List the five factors that affect weather _____

• Define change?_____
• Mention two types of change?_____

• State one animals that performs the following_____
• Animals that shed its skin is _____
• Animals that changes its colour is _____
• Animals that changes due to old age is_____
• Mention two changes in both plants and animals_____

Plants   Animals

• _____
• _____

State the units of measurement of

• Length = _____
• Volume = _____
• Time = _____
• Area = _____