STANDARD 4 REVISION
PACK SCIENCE
ATTAINMENT MANUAL
Lower Primary Syllabus,all topics covered 5/5/21 M.Pilatwe
TERM 1
MODULE 1: OUR SURROUNDINGS
OBJECTIVES
1.1.1.1 discuss the impact of waste in the surrounding
1.1.1.2 describe a land fill
1.1.1.3 describe how land fills and dumping site are used to manage waste
1.1.1.4 use waste materials to make a household item
1.1.1.5 plan and carry out a campaign to manage waste in the locality
REVISION QUESTIONS:OUR SURROUNDINGS
1)What is waste?
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2)State 3 impacts of waste on the environment
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3)Define the following terms
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4)Name three household waste from waste
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ANSWERS MODULE 1:OUR SURROUNDINGS
1)Waste is rubbish or anything we no longer want that we throw away
2)- Makes the environment untidy
- Makes the environment dirty
- Waste water from factories can flow into rivers and dams killing animals and plants
3a) A land fill is a big pit or an area below ground level where waste is dumped.
b) Dumping site is an area where waste is dumped
4)- Toys
-Wire cars
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MODULE 2: THE NON LIVING ENVIRONMENT
SYLLABUS OBJECTIVES
2.1.1.1 identify instrument used for measuring rainfall
2.1.1.2 construct a simple rain gauge
2.1.1.3 use the rain gauge to measure rainfall
2.1.1.4 describe the effects of rain on the environment
2.1.2.1 name planets of the universe
2.1.2.2 list planets in the order of the distance from the sun
2.2.1.1 explain why water may be unsafe to drink
2.2.1.2 describe ways of making water safe to drink
2.2.1.3 demonstrate simple purification of water
2.2.1.4 demonstrate individual responsibility in using water
2.2.2.1 investigate soil to find its constituents
2.2.2.2 determine suitability for plant growth of different types of soils
2.2.3.1 identify various types of energy sources e.g. fuels, sun, wind
2.2.3.2 discuss common sources of energy used at different areas in Botswana i.e. lands,
cattlepost,
villages and cities.
2.2.3.3 Investigate why a certain fuel is the most common in your area.
2.2.3.3 demonstrate methods of conserving energy
QUESTIONS:THE NON LIVING ENVIRONMENT
1)Name the instrument used to measure rainfall
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2)Rainfall is measured in?
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3)Draw and label a simple raingauge.
4)Write 2 negative and positive effects of rain on the environment
POSITIVE EFFECTS NEGATIVE EFFECTS
5) 3) Which planet is:
a)The closest to the sun
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c)The largest planet
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6)Give 3 reasons why water may be unsafe
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7) 7)State 2 ways of making water safe to drink
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8)Describe the individual responsibility in using water
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9)PROPERTIES OF SOIL NOTES
10)Which type of soil is good for plants?
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11)Define energy
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12)Name 2 types of energy
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ANSWERS:THE NON LIVING ENVIRONMENT
1)Rain-gauge
2)Milimetres(mm)
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POSITIVE EFFECTS NEGATIVE EFFECTS
Grass grow tall and green Flood waters damage buildings and kill
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Plants produce flowers and fruits Too much rain causes floods
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5a)58 MILLION KM from the sun
b)Pluto 6000 million km from the sun
c)Jupiter
d)Venus 108 million km from the sun
e)Sartun
6) -People throw waste in rivers
- People wash in rivers
- Running water carries a lot of waste into rivers
7)Filtration
Boiling
8)- Repair leaking taps
- Close taps tightly after use
- Brush teeth using a cup or glass
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9)PROPERTIES OF SOIL
10)LOAM SOIL
11) Energy is the ability to do work
12)- Solar energy- is energy from the sun
- Wind energy – is energy from the wind
13) -Switching off lights in empty rooms
- Not using a lot of firewood when not necessary
- Switching electrical appliances when necessary
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TERM 2
MODULE 3: THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
OBJECTIVES
3.1.1.1 describe how vegetation conserves soil
3.1.1.2 predict the result of indiscriminately cutting down of trees
3.1.1.3 plant and observe a field crop
3.1.1.4 investigate the requirements for plant growth
3.1.1.5 name pests of the field crop grown
3.1.1.6 describe how pests destroy crops
3.1.1.7 describe ways of protecting crops against pests
3.2.1.1 list at least three characteristics of an insect
3.2.1.2 identify parts of an insect
3.2.2.1 identify traditional and modern ways of conserving animals
3.2.2.2 name the endangered species in Botswana
QUESTIONS:THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
1)Define seed germination
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2)Carbondioxide is used by plants to make
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3)What is photosynthesis?
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5)Field crops
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6)Name 3 field crops grown in Botswana
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7)Discuss the depth and spacing distances for different crops
CROP DEPTH BETWEEN BETWEEN
PLANTS ROWS
8)Watering is done
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10)Define a
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11)State the common pests that normally cause harm to sorghum,
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12)Explain how pests destroy crops
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13)State 2 ways of protecting crops from pests
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14)Give two examples of common insects found in our environment
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15)State three characteristics of insects
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16)Define animal conservation
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19)State 2 traditional methods of conserving animals
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ANSWERS:THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
1) SEED GERMINATION is the beginning of new plant growth
2) Their own food
3) The process whereby plants make their own food using energy from sunlight
4) Chlorophyl
5) FIELD CROPS are crops grown in a big area or on a large scale. They rely or depend on
rainfall for their water needs.
6) Maize,Ground nuts and Sorghum
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CROP DEPTH(cm) BETWEEN BETWEEN
PLANTS(cm) ROWS(m)
Sorghum 5-7.5 20-40 1
Maize 5-12.5 25-30 1-2.5
8) Cool the plant
9) Easier air and water movement in the soil
10) A PEST is a any animal that causes harm or damage to crops.
11) Sorghum pests:Birds, locust etc
12) They eat leaves and therefore plants can no longer make enough food by
photosynthesis/They suck out sap juice from plant cells making plants weak/Some bore
holes in the stems thus weakening plants and make them grow poorly/Some pests like
termites eat roots therefore making it impossible for plants to absorb water and plant food
from the soil
13) Proper fencing of crop fields/ Use of insecticides and pesticides to kill pests and insects
14) Housefly,termite and Cockroach
15) Their bodies are divided into three parts being head, thorax and abdomen,they have three
pairs of legs(6 legs),on the head they have compound and simple eyes,Insects have a pair
of antennae on their heads,the abdomen is divided into segments and they breathe
through the trachea (breathing holes in the abdomen )
16) Conserving animals means caring for or protecting them.
17) To avoid or prevent misuse/to allow endangered animals to increase in number/to ensure
our future generation can also benefit from the protected animals
18) Leopard/lion/python/elephant and rhinoceros
19) Hunting and killing only a few animals for home use/Hunting and killing only old
animals
20) Making it an offence to kill wild animal without a licence/Setting up game reserves and
national parks
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TERM 3
MODULE 4: HEALTH AND SAFETY
OBJECTIVES
4.1.1.1 identify ways people can avoid coming in contact with blood
4.1.1.2 list reasons to avoid coming into contact with blood
4.1.1.3 describe procedures to follow in the event of a blood spill
4.1.1.4 name common sexually transmitted diseases
4.1.1.5 discuss ways in which HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases are spread
4.1.1.6 describe how HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases can be prevented
4.1.1.7 describe how HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases affect the body of an infected
individual.
4.2.1.1 state common accidents in the home and school
4.2.1.2 discuss how accidents in the home and school can be prevented
4.2.1.3 describe First Aid procedures for different common accidents in the home and school
4.2.1.4 demonstrate how to handle accident victims with care to avoid HIV infection
4.2.1.5 describe at least three examples of each of warning, regulatory and information signs
4.2.1.6 observe road signs in the locality
4.2.1.7 discuss the causes of road accidents
4.2.1.8 discuss the effects of road accidents
4.2.1.9 discuss ways of preventing road accidents
4.3.1.1 identify nutrient groups and their key functions i.e. fats, proteins, carbohydrates,
vitamins, minerals and water
4.3.1.2 name foods rich in each nutrient
4.3.1.3 plan a balanced meal using local foods
4.3.1.4 record daily food intake and determine if it is balanced
4.3.1.5 demonstrate different methods of cooking
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4.3.1.6 explain reasons for cooking
4.3.1.7 prepare a simple breakfast using a variety of cooking methods
QUESTIONS:HEALTH AND SAFETY
1)Define personal hygiene
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2)What is the main reason for avoiding contact with someone else`s life?
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3) How do we come into contact with other people `s blood
4)Explain how to avoid coming into contact with blood
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6)Explain how sexually transmitted diseases are spread
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7)State 3 ways of preventing HIV/AIDS and other STD`S
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8)State 2 ways of preventing cuts and wounds
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10)………………………………………can be prevented by teaching children about dangers of
plugs and electrical wires
11)In order to prevent………………………………..eat slowly and chew properly
12)……………………are caused by fires and hot water
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13)State 2 ways of preventing burns
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15)What is the purpose of first aid?
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17)What is the purpose of road signs
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19)State 3 causes of road accidents
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20) What are the effects of road accidents?
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21)State four ways of preventing road accidents
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22) We need ………………….for energy and growth
23)Fill in the table the examples of food that contains the following nutrients
Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Water Minerals
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24)What is a balanced meal?
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25)State 3 reasons for cooking food
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ANSWERS:HEALTH AND SAFETY
1) Personal hygiene is keeping yourself and the surroundings free from germs
2) The main reason for avoiding contact with someone else’s blood is to avoid getting
infected with diseases such as HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B
3) Touching the bleeding wounds or cuts of an injured person without wearing
gloves/Sharing razor blades and needles
4) Wearing rubber gloves when helping bleeding person/Not touching blood stained
material without wearing gloves/Using clean disposable needles
5) Gonorrhoea/Syphilis/Genital herpes
6) Having unsafe sex with an infected person/Sharing needles or razor blade with an
infected person/Coming in contact with blood of an infected person
7) Practice safe sex/Abstinence/ Wear gloves when touching blood and other body fluids
8) Keep sharp objects out of reach of children/Do not play with sharp objects
9) Supervise children in water or near water
10) Electrick shock
11) Choking
12) Burns
13) Do not play with fire/Do not play near hot water, oil or food
14) The first help you give to an injured person after an accident
15) To save life/To reduce pain
16) Clean hands and wear rubber gloves/Wash the cut and cover it with a clean cloth
17) They guide us (driving, riding, walking)/They warn us of dangers ahead
18) GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION SIGNS-They guide us,They give us information for
example of places, distance, etc,eg DIRECTION of a place (2) WARNING SIGNS-
They draw our attention as road users for any danger ahead,They appear before us eg
SHARP CURVE (3) REGULATORY SIGNS-They tell us what to do or not to do,They
control traffic flow,eg STOP OR NO ENTRY
19) Careless driving/Drinking and driving (drunken driving)/Over speeding
20) People are injured or killed/Families are left with pain and sadness/Loss of work due to
injuries/Disability
21) Building fences to keep animals off the roads/Teaching people about traffic rules/Not
driving and drinking/ Driving with a licence
22)FOOD
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FATS CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS WATER MINERALS VITAMINS
Cream Bread Meat Drinks Milk vegetables
Maize Fish Juice Meat Fruits
Margarine
Cheese Fruits Eggs Tea Fruits Milk
Rice Chicken Milk Fish
24) A meal that contains all nutrients in the right amount
25) Boiling-This is a way of cooking food by covering it in boiling water
Frying
This involves cooking food in hot fat over dry heat
And Steaming
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