Revision Basic Science Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary/Basic 6
Term: First Term
Week: 12
Age: 11 years
Topic: Revision of All Topics Covered
Duration: 2 hours

Part A: Frequently Asked Questions (20 FAQs with answers)

1. What is digestion?
   Digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller pieces that the body can use.
2. What are the main parts of the digestive system?
   The main parts are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
3. What does the heart do?
   The heart pumps blood throughout the body.
4. What is the function of the lungs?
   The lungs help us breathe by taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide.
5. What are the five sense organs?
   The five sense organs are the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin.
6. What does the brain control?
   The brain controls all the activities of the body.
7. What is the excretory system?
   The excretory system removes waste from the body.
8. What is the function of the kidneys?
   The kidneys filter waste from the blood and produce urine.
9. What is respiration?
   Respiration is the process of breathing in oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide.
10. What is the role of the liver?
    The liver helps in digestion and filters toxins from the blood.
11. What happens in the small intestine?
    The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food.
12. What is puberty?
    Puberty is the time when a child’s body changes into an adult body.
13. What are the changes during puberty?
    Changes during puberty include growing taller, developing muscles, and changes in voice.
14. What are the functions of blood vessels?
    Blood vessels carry blood to and from different parts of the body.
15. What is drug abuse?
    Drug abuse is the misuse of drugs, which can harm the body and mind.
16. What are the types of drugs?
    There are two types of drugs: synthetic (man-made) and natural.
17. What is the function of the reproductive system?
    The reproductive system allows humans to have babies.
18. What are the main organs of the respiratory system?
    The main organs are the nose, throat, and lungs.
19. What are hard drugs?
    Hard drugs are drugs that are very dangerous and can cause serious harm.
20. What is the circulatory system?
    The circulatory system is responsible for moving blood, oxygen, and nutrients around the body.

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

1. The process of breaking down food is called ______.
   a) Respiration
   b) Digestion
   c) Circulation
   d) Excretion
2. The ______ pumps blood around the body.
   a) Brain
   b) Liver
   c) Heart
   d) Stomach
3. The ______ system helps us breathe.
   a) Circulatory
   b) Respiratory
   c) Nervous
   d) Digestive
4. The sense of sight is controlled by the ______.
   a) Eye
   b) Nose
   c) Ear
   d) Skin
5. The ______ intestine absorbs nutrients from food.
   a) Small
   b) Large
   c) Medium
   d) Short
6. The kidneys help remove ______ from the blood.
   a) Food
   b) Water
   c) Waste
   d) Oxygen
7. ______ is the stage when the body changes from child to adult.
   a) Infancy
   b) Childhood
   c) Puberty
   d) Adulthood
8. ______ carry blood around the body.
   a) Lungs
   b) Muscles
   c) Blood vessels
   d) Nerves
9. Drug abuse is the ______ of drugs.
   a) Proper use
   b) Misuse
   c) Study
   d) Production
10. The ______ system allows humans to have babies.
    a) Circulatory
    b) Respiratory
    c) Reproductive
    d) Digestive
11. The process of breathing is known as ______.
    a) Respiration
    b) Digestion
    c) Circulation
    d) Excretion
12. The liver helps in the digestion of ______.
    a) Oxygen
    b) Water
    c) Food
    d) Waste
13. The ______ is the largest organ in the human body.
    a) Heart
    b) Liver
    c) Kidney
    d) Skin
14. ______ are tiny air sacs in the lungs.
    a) Veins
    b) Arteries
    c) Alveoli
    d) Nerves
15. The ______ controls all the activities of the body.
    a) Liver
    b) Heart
    c) Brain
    d) Lung
16. ______ are the main organs for filtering blood.
    a) Lungs
    b) Kidneys
    c) Intestines
    d) Skin
17. The ______ removes solid waste from the body.
    a) Heart
    b) Stomach
    c) Large intestine
    d) Small intestine
18. The function of the ______ is to help us see.
    a) Ear
    b) Eye
    c) Nose
    d) Mouth
19. The ______ is responsible for pumping blood.
    a) Heart
    b) Liver
    c) Brain
    d) Kidney
20. The function of the skin is to detect ______.
    a) Pain
    b) Taste
    c) Smell
    d) Sound

Part C: Theory Questions (20 simple short answer questions)

1. What does the heart do in the circulatory system?
2. How does the stomach help in digestion?
3. What is the main function of the lungs?
4. Name two types of blood vessels.
5. What happens during puberty?
6. What is drug abuse?
7. How does the small intestine help the body?
8. What organ controls the sense of smell?
9. What is the function of the kidneys?
10. What are the five sense organs?
11. What does the liver do?
12. How does the brain help us?
13. What is the difference between arteries and veins?
14. Name one function of the skin.
15. How does the large intestine help the body?
16. What is the respiratory system responsible for?
17. Name one organ involved in excretion.
18. What is the role of the reproductive system?
19. What is one effect of drug abuse?
20. How does the circulatory system help the body?

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

1. The heart is part of the respiratory system. (False)
2. The brain controls all body activities. (True)
3. The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food. (True)
4. The kidneys produce urine. (True)
5. Puberty is the stage before childhood. (False)
6. The lungs help us breathe. (True)
7. Drug abuse is the correct use of drugs. (False)
8. The liver filters waste from the blood. (True)
9. The eye helps us hear. (False)
10. The skin is the smallest organ in the body. (False)
11. Blood vessels carry blood throughout the body. (True)
12. The stomach is involved in digestion. (True)
13. The nose is used for the sense of touch. (False)
14. The large intestine removes waste from the body. (True)
15. The reproductive system allows us to have babies. (True)
16. The heart is a muscle that pumps blood. (True)
17. The ears help us see. (False)
18. Respiration is the process of breathing. (True)
19. The liver is part of the circulatory system. (False)
20. The brain is the largest organ in the body. (False)

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

1. The heart pumps ______ throughout the body.
2. The lungs help us breathe in ______.
3. The brain controls all the ______ in the body.
4. The stomach is where ______ is digested.
5. The kidneys filter ______ from the blood.
6. The liver helps in the digestion of ______.
7. The skin helps us feel ______.
8. The nose is the sense organ for ______.
9. Puberty is the time when a child’s body starts to ______.
10. Drug abuse is the ______ use of drugs.
11. The small intestine absorbs ______ from food.
12. The eyes help us ______.
13. Blood vessels carry ______ around the body.
14. The lungs remove ______ from the blood.
15. The large intestine absorbs ______ from waste.
16. The brain is part of the ______ system.
17. The skin is the ______ organ in the body.
18. The reproductive system allows humans to have ______.