First Term Mid Term Test Basic Science Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary/Basic 6
Term: First Term
Week: 7
Age: 11 years
Topic: Mid-Term Assessment
Duration: 2 hours

Assessment Overview:

The assessment will cover the topics discussed in the first half of the term, including Human Growth, The Human Digestive System, Excretory System, and Sense Organs. The assessment is divided into four parts: Objective Questions, Theory Questions, True or False Questions, and Fill in the Gaps Questions.

Part A: Objective Questions (20 fill-in-the-blank questions with options)

1. The process of breaking down food into smaller molecules is called ______.
   a) Digestion
   b) Inhalation
   c) Circulation
   d) Excretion
2. The ______ organ is responsible for filtering waste from the blood.
   a) Heart
   b) Brain
   c) Kidney
   d) Lung
3. The sense of sight is associated with the ______.
   a) Ear
   b) Eye
   c) Nose
   d) Tongue
4. The small intestine is where most ______ takes place.
   a) Respiration
   b) Absorption
   c) Filtration
   d) Excretion
5. The brain is a part of the ______ system.
   a) Digestive
   b) Respiratory
   c) Nervous
   d) Excretory
6. The largest organ in the human body is the ______.
   a) Skin
   b) Heart
   c) Liver
   d) Kidney
7. The organ that helps in the sense of smell is the ______.
   a) Ear
   b) Nose
   c) Tongue
   d) Eye
8. ______ are the main organs involved in the respiratory system.
   a) Kidneys
   b) Lungs
   c) Intestines
   d) Brain
9. The process by which the body removes waste is called ______.
   a) Digestion
   b) Circulation
   c) Excretion
   d) Inhalation
10. The first step in the digestive process begins in the ______.
    a) Stomach
    b) Mouth
    c) Esophagus
    d) Small intestine
11. The ______ system controls all the activities of the body.
    a) Respiratory
    b) Nervous
    c) Digestive
    d) Circulatory
12. ______ is the part of the eye that controls the amount of light entering.
    a) Iris
    b) Lens
    c) Retina
    d) Pupil
13. The ______ organ is used for the sense of hearing.
    a) Nose
    b) Tongue
    c) Ear
    d) Skin
14. The large intestine is responsible for absorbing ______ from waste.
    a) Oxygen
    b) Water
    c) Nutrients
    d) Carbon dioxide
15. ______ are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
    a) Alveoli
    b) Bronchi
    c) Arteries
    d) Veins
16. The ______ is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
    a) Brain
    b) Liver
    c) Heart
    d) Stomach
17. ______ is the process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
    a) Excretion
    b) Digestion
    c) Respiration
    d) Circulation
18. The ______ filters blood and produces urine.
    a) Liver
    b) Kidney
    c) Heart
    d) Lung
19. The ______ system is responsible for removing solid waste from the body.
    a) Digestive
    b) Respiratory
    c) Nervous
    d) Excretory
20. The ______ detects touch, pain, heat, and cold.
    a) Eye
    b) Skin
    c) Nose
    d) Ear

Part B: Theory Questions (20 short answer questions)

1. Explain the function of the kidneys in the human body.
2. Describe the process of digestion in the mouth.
3. What is the role of the liver in the digestive system?
4. Identify the organs involved in the respiratory system and explain their functions.
5. How does the brain communicate with the rest of the body?
6. What is the difference between the small and large intestines?
7. Explain how the lungs help in respiration.
8. What is the significance of the skin as an organ?
9. Describe the pathway of food through the digestive system.
10. How does the excretory system help maintain balance in the body?
11. What are the five sense organs and their associated senses?
12. Explain how the heart functions as part of the circulatory system.
13. Describe the importance of the nervous system in the human body.
14. How does the nose detect different smells?
15. What role do the lungs play in gas exchange?
16. How does the large intestine contribute to the digestive process?
17. Explain the importance of the respiratory system.
18. Describe how the brain controls voluntary and involuntary actions.
19. What is the function of the liver in filtering blood?
20. How do the kidneys help regulate fluid balance in the body?

Part C: True or False Questions (20 True or False questions)

1. The brain is part of the digestive system. (False)
2. The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste from the blood. (True)
3. The heart pumps blood throughout the body. (True)
4. The liver helps in the production of urine. (False)
5. The skin is the largest organ in the human body. (True)
6. The lungs are the main organs involved in digestion. (False)
7. The small intestine absorbs nutrients from digested food. (True)
8. The nose is the sense organ responsible for hearing. (False)
9. The process of excretion removes waste products from the body. (True)
10. The trachea connects the throat to the lungs. (True)
11. The eye controls the amount of light that enters the body. (False)
12. The large intestine is involved in absorbing oxygen. (False)
13. The stomach is where most digestion takes place. (False)
14. The respiratory system is responsible for delivering oxygen to the blood. (True)
15. The sense of touch is detected by the skin. (True)
16. The pharynx is part of the digestive system. (True)
17. The liver is a major organ in the excretory system. (False)
18. The lungs help remove carbon dioxide from the blood. (True)
19. The brain controls all activities in the body. (True)
20. The kidneys are involved in the respiratory process. (False)

Part D: Fill in the Gaps Questions (20 fill-in-the-blank questions without options)

1. The ______ system is responsible for breaking down food into smaller molecules.
2. The organ responsible for filtering blood is the ______.
3. The ______ is the sense organ that helps us see.
4. The ______ intestine is where most nutrient absorption takes place.
5. The brain is part of the ______ system.
6. The largest organ in the human body is the ______.
7. The sense of smell is detected by the ______.
8. The main organs of the respiratory system are the ______.
9. The process by which the body removes waste is called ______.
10. The first step in digestion begins in the ______.
11. The nervous system controls all activities in the ______.
12. The ______ controls the amount of light entering the eye.
13. The sense of hearing is detected by the ______.
14. The ______ intestine absorbs water from waste material.
15. The tiny air sacs in the lungs are called ______.
16. The ______ pumps blood throughout the body.
17. The process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide is called ______.
18. The organ that filters blood and produces urine is the ______.
19. The system responsible for removing solid waste is the ______.
20. The organ that detects touch, pain, heat, and cold is the ______.

This mid-term assessment plan covers a variety of question types to thoroughly evaluate students’ understanding of the topics taught so far. Adjust the questions as needed to suit your specific classroom needs.