Second Term Examination Basic Science Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Lesson Plan: Second Term Examination – Basic Science Primary 3

Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 12
Age: 8-9 years
Topic: Second Term Examination – All Topics Covered
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Exam Instructions

Instructions for Students:

1. Read all questions carefully before answering.
2. Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
3. Use a pencil for objective questions and a pen for theory questions.
4. For objective questions, choose the correct answer from the options (a, b, c, d).
5. For theory and fill-in-the-gap questions, write your answers clearly.
6. Do not copy answers from your neighbor or look at their work.
7. Ensure you write your name and class at the top of your answer sheet.
8. Raise your hand if you need help or have a question during the exam.
9. Do not talk or make noise while the exam is in progress.
10. Stay calm and do your best.

Instructions for Teachers:

1. Ensure the exam is conducted in a quiet and conducive environment.
2. Provide each student with the necessary materials (answer sheets, pencils, and pens).
3. Walk around the classroom to monitor students and prevent any form of malpractice.
4. Remind students to check their answers before submitting the exam paper.
5. Do not allow students to leave the classroom until the exam time is over.
6. Remind students not to engage in any form of cheating.
7. Collect all answer sheets once the exam is complete.
8. Mark the papers fairly, providing feedback for areas of improvement.

Part A: Objective Questions – 30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. ______ is the gas that we breathe in to live.
   a) Carbon dioxide
   b) Oxygen
   c) Nitrogen
   d) Hydrogen
2. Wind is caused by ______ in the air.
   a) Movement
   b) Heat
   c) Pressure
   d) Water
3. Water can be found in ______, rivers, and lakes.
   a) Trees
   b) Air
   c) Oceans
   d) Mountains
4. ______ is the natural home of an animal.
   a) House
   b) Shelter
   c) Habitat
   d) Cave
5. Soil is made up of ______, air, and water.
   a) Plants
   b) Minerals
   c) Rocks
   d) Animals
6. ______ helps plants grow.
   a) Soil
   b) Sunlight
   c) Water
   d) Wind
7. ______ is the process of removing harmful substances from water.
   a) Boiling
   b) Filtration
   c) Purification
   d) Evaporation
8. Air surrounds the ______.
   a) Ocean
   b) Earth
   c) Sky
   d) Mountains
9. The air that we breathe contains mostly ______.
   a) Oxygen
   b) Carbon dioxide
   c) Nitrogen
   d) Water vapor
10. ______ helps in the movement of seeds.
    a) Birds
    b) Wind
    c) Animals
    d) Water
11. Water is necessary for ______.
    a) Breathing
    b) Cleaning
    c) Sleeping
    d) Living
12. Animals that live in the soil include ______.
    a) Fish
    b) Dogs
    c) Worms
    d) Birds
13. The most common form of water on Earth is ______.
    a) Ice
    b) Gas
    c) Liquid
    d) Steam
14. ______ is caused by the movement of air.
    a) Thunder
    b) Lightning
    c) Wind
    d) Rain
15. Soil provides ______ for plants.
    a) Food
    b) Oxygen
    c) Water
    d) Nutrients
16. ______ is a source of clean water for people.
    a) Rainwater
    b) Soil
    c) Trees
    d) Rocks
17. ______ is a key component of air.
    a) Oxygen
    b) Sugar
    c) Iron
    d) Soil
18. The movement of air is called ______.
    a) Breathing
    b) Wind
    c) Cloud
    d) Rain
19. Water is used to ______ crops.
    a) Eat
    b) Grow
    c) Wash
    d) Store
20. ______ helps in the movement of air and water in nature.
    a) Wind
    b) Animals
    c) People
    d) Plants
21. Packaging water is done to keep it ______.
    a) Dirty
    b) Safe
    c) Hot
    d) Frozen
22. ______ is the process of making soil fertile.
    a) Pollution
    b) Fertilization
    c) Filtration
    d) Evaporation
23. Water ______ can be used to clean water.
    a) Pollutants
    b) Filters
    c) Animals
    d) Plants
24. Wind helps ______ by carrying seeds.
    a) Water
    b) Plants
    c) Animals
    d) Humans
25. ______ animals live in the soil.
    a) Small
    b) Large
    c) Flying
    d) Marine
26. Wind can be used to ______ boats.
    a) Fly
    b) Move
    c) Grow
    d) Swim
27. ______ is necessary for human survival.
    a) Water
    b) Fire
    c) Light
    d) Air
28. ______ can pollute water and soil.
    a) Plants
    b) Pollution
    c) Animals
    d) Soil
29. The air is made up of gases like ______.
    a) Oxygen and carbon dioxide
    b) Water and carbon dioxide
    c) Nitrogen and oxygen
    d) Water and nitrogen
30. Soil is important for ______ growth.
    a) Animal
    b) Plant
    c) Water
    d) Human

Part B: Theory Questions – 30 Simple Short Answer Questions

1. What is air made of?
2. Name one source of clean water.
3. What causes wind?
4. Why is water important for plants?
5. How does soil help animals?
6. What is the role of soil in plant growth?
7. How is water purified?
8. Why do we need to protect the air?
9. Name one way that water is used in daily life.
10. How can we protect our soil from pollution?
11. What does wind do for plants?
12. Why is air important to animals?
13. How does water move through the environment?
14. What are the components of air?
15. What is the importance of packaging water?
16. Name two uses of wind.
17. What is the difference between clean water and contaminated water?
18. How do animals benefit from soil?
19. Why do we need to drink clean water?
20. What happens to plants without soil?

Part C: True or False Questions – 30 Questions

1. Air is made of only oxygen. (True/False)
2. Wind is caused by the movement of air. (True/False)
3. Soil is made of only sand. (True/False)
4. Water helps plants grow. (True/False)
5. Animals live in the water, not in the soil. (True/False)
6. Wind can pollinate flowers. (True/False)
7. The air we breathe contains nitrogen and oxygen. (True/False)
8. Clean water can be used to drink and wash. (True/False)
9. All soil is fertile. (True/False)
10. Water comes from oceans and rivers. (True/False)
11. Air is not important for life. (True/False)
12. Soil is only found in forests. (True/False)
13. Water is important for cooking. (True/False)
14. Plants cannot grow without soil. (True/False)
15. Water is purified to make it safe for drinking. (True/False)
16. Wind helps in moving seeds to other places. (True/False)
17. Animals need clean water to live. (True/False)
18. We can survive without soil. (True/False)
19. Soil can be polluted. (True/False)
20. Water can be stored in bottles. (True/False)

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions – 30 Questions

1. ______ is a mixture of gases that surround the Earth.
2. ______ helps plants grow by providing nutrients.
3. Animals need ______ to drink and stay alive.
4. ______ is the natural home where animals live.
5. Soil contains ______, air, and water.
6. The air we breathe is made of ______ and nitrogen.
7. ______ helps in moving seeds to different places.
8. Water can be found in ______ and rivers.
9. ______ is the process of cleaning water.
10. Soil provides ______ for plants.
11. The movement of air is called ______.
12. ______ is important for life on Earth.
13. Soil can be ______ by pollution.
14. Water helps ______ crops and plants grow.
15. Wind can be used to move ______.
16. Water comes from ______ and lakes.
17. ______ is used to keep water clean and safe.
18. Wind is caused by differences in ______ and temperature.
19. The air we breathe contains mostly ______.
20. ______ is important for the survival of plants and animals.

Conclusion

The teacher will go around to mark the work, checking for proper understanding, and will provide feedback to students to help them improve on the topics they struggled with.