MID TERM TEST FIRST TERM JSS 1 BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Basic Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Week: 7
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Age: 10-11 years
Topic: Mid-Term Assessment and Break

Objective:

Assess students’ knowledge and understanding of the topics previously covered in the term.

Assessment Format:

The assessment will be divided into four parts:

1. Part A: Objective Questions – 20 fill-in-the-blank questions with options (a, b, c, or d)
2. Part B: Theory Questions – 20 short answer questions
3. Part C: True or False Questions – 20 True or False questions
4. Part D: Fill in the Gaps Questions – 20 fill-in-the-blank questions without options

Part A: Objective Questions (Fill-in-the-blank with options)

1. The process by which plants make their own food is called __________.
   a) Respiration
   b) Photosynthesis
   c) Digestion
   d) Circulation
2. Water is made up of __________.
   a) Oxygen and Carbon
   b) Hydrogen and Oxygen
   c) Nitrogen and Oxygen
   d) Hydrogen and Nitrogen
3. The __________ is the outermost layer of the Earth.
   a) Mantle
   b) Crust
   c) Core
   d) Atmosphere
4. The smallest unit of life is the __________.
   a) Organ
   b) Cell
   c) Tissue
   d) Molecule
5. The sun is a source of __________ energy.
   a) Kinetic
   b) Chemical
   c) Light
   d) Heat
6. Air is a mixture of gases, including __________.
   a) Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
   b) Helium and Water
   c) Hydrogen and Nitrogen
   d) Nitrogen and Helium
7. The function of the heart is to __________.
   a) Digest food
   b) Pump blood
   c) Control movement
   d) Remove waste
8. The type of joint found in the shoulder is called a __________ joint.
   a) Fixed
   b) Hinge
   c) Ball and socket
   d) Pivot
9. __________ are substances used to fight off infections in the body.
   a) Antibiotics
   b) Vitamins
   c) Proteins
   d) Minerals
10. The part of the plant that absorbs water from the soil is the __________.
    a) Leaf
    b) Stem
    c) Flower
    d) Root
11. The Earth rotates on its __________.
    a) Axis
    b) Orbit
    c) Surface
    d) Core
12. Blood is made up of __________, white blood cells, and platelets.
    a) Plasma
    b) Water
    c) Oxygen
    d) Carbon dioxide
13. The process by which liquid water becomes water vapor is called __________.
    a) Condensation
    b) Evaporation
    c) Precipitation
    d) Filtration
14. The __________ is responsible for removing waste from the body in humans.
    a) Liver
    b) Lungs
    c) Kidneys
    d) Heart
15. The main gas plants take in for photosynthesis is __________.
    a) Oxygen
    b) Carbon dioxide
    c) Hydrogen
    d) Nitrogen
16. The layer of air surrounding the Earth is called the __________.
    a) Hydrosphere
    b) Atmosphere
    c) Biosphere
    d) Lithosphere
17. The force that pulls objects toward the Earth is called __________.
    a) Magnetism
    b) Gravity
    c) Friction
    d) Tension
18. __________ is the process by which seeds grow into new plants.
    a) Fertilization
    b) Germination
    c) Pollination
    d) Photosynthesis
19. The male reproductive cells in humans are called __________.
    a) Eggs
    b) Ova
    c) Sperm
    d) Zygotes
20. The chemical formula for water is __________.
    a) H2O
    b) O2
    c) CO2
    d) H2

Part B: Theory Questions (Short answer)

1. What is the importance of photosynthesis to plants?
2. Name two components of air.
3. What are the three layers of the Earth?
4. What is the role of red blood cells in the body?
5. Define evaporation.
6. Explain the function of the kidneys in the human body.
7. How do plants obtain water from the soil?
8. What is gravity, and why is it important?
9. Describe how a plant reproduces through seeds.
10. List two uses of water in our daily lives.
11. What is an antibiotic, and how does it help the body?
12. What is the significance of the Earth’s rotation?
13. Explain how the heart pumps blood.
14. What is the function of white blood cells?
15. How does the sun provide energy to Earth?
16. What happens during condensation in the water cycle?
17. What is the main function of the liver?
18. Name the gas responsible for photosynthesis in plants.
19. Explain what happens during germination.
20. What is the significance of oxygen for humans?

Part C: True or False Questions

1. Photosynthesis is the process by which animals produce their own food. (True/False)
2. Oxygen is a gas needed by humans for respiration. (True/False)
3. The heart is responsible for removing waste from the body. (True/False)
4. Water is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. (True/False)
5. Air is made up only of oxygen. (True/False)
6. The Earth rotates once every 24 hours. (True/False)
7. The testes produce sperm cells in humans. (True/False)
8. Germination is the process of plants absorbing water through roots. (True/False)
9. The kidneys filter blood to remove waste products. (True/False)
10. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for photosynthesis. (True/False)
11. The Earth’s core is the outermost layer of the Earth. (True/False)
12. The sun is a source of energy for all living things. (True/False)
13. Antibiotics help the body fight infections. (True/False)
14. Water vapor is formed during evaporation. (True/False)
15. The liver helps with the digestion of food. (True/False)
16. Blood cells are not important in the transport of oxygen. (True/False)
17. Condensation occurs when water vapor cools down to form liquid water. (True/False)
18. The force of gravity helps to keep objects grounded on Earth. (True/False)
19. The uterus is part of the male reproductive system. (True/False)
20. The root is the part of the plant that makes food. (True/False)

Part D: Fill in the Gaps Questions (Without options)

1. The process of making food by plants is called __________.
2. __________ is a gas that humans need to breathe.
3. The __________ is the innermost layer of the Earth.
4. The basic unit of life is the __________.
5. __________ is the process by which water changes into vapor.
6. The __________ pumps blood throughout the body.
7. In humans, __________ are the male reproductive cells.
8. __________ is the gas used by plants for photosynthesis.
9. The __________ is the organ responsible for removing waste from the blood.
10. The smallest bone in the human body is the __________.
11. The __________ is the part of the plant that absorbs water.
12. __________ is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth.
13. The Earth’s __________ causes day and night.
14. The testes are responsible for producing __________ in males.
15. __________ are used to fight infections in the body.
16. __________ is the largest organ in the human body.
17. A seed begins to grow into a new plant during __________.
18. The __________ is the liquid part of the blood.
19. The process of a gas turning into liquid is called __________.
20. The __________ is the reproductive organ that carries sperm to the urethra in males.

Conclusion:

The teacher reviews the answers to the assessment questions with the students, provides feedback on their performance, and encourages them to study the topics covered in preparation for the final examination.

FIRST TERM MID TERM TEST 

SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY   

CLASS: JSS 1     Time: 

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES

1. An advantages of personal cleanliness is (a) Good Health (b) Smelly clothes (c) friends avoiding you (d) mouth odor 
2. All these Human activities affect the Environment except (a) sewage disposal (b) Farming (c) construction (d) afforestation.
3. Which of the following contains Vitamins?  (a) Yam (b) Vegetable oil (c) Pineapple (d) cassava.
4. Which of the following promotes good health? (a)  brushing   the teeth at Night (b) washing hair once in three months (c) keeping long fingers (d) leaving food uncovered.
5. All these are examples of Non-bio-degradable materials except. (a) polythene bag (b) plastics (c) feaces  (d) broken bottle.
6. An importance of technology is (a)it improves the standard of living of the people (b) low value of human workers (c) it leads to loneliness (d) it degrades the memory.
7. The following are safety guide-lines for cyclist except (a) Always wear safety helmets (b) Do not exceed the speed limit (C)  look right, left and again before crossing the road (d) do not overtake at a bend .
8. ———— causes workshop accidents. (a) lack of knowledge of the working operation of tool in use (b) wearing of protective cloth. (c) Handling sharp object carefully in the workshop (d) using the correct tool for each job.
9. Wood is classified into ———— (a) Hard wood and soft wood (b) Density (c) fusibility  (d) sonorosity 
10.                   Means ———- (a) stop b) u- turn (c) No-parking (d) trafficlight.

SECTION B; Theory 

(1)(a) List three advantages of personal cleanliness 

     (b) What is personal hygiene?

     (c) Mention five ways of maintaining good environmental sanitation 

(2)(a) List five safety guidelines for pedestrians 

(b) List five safety guidelines for motorist.