Primary 4 | Science

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1. Explain the meaning of temporary and permanent changes in nature

2. Provide examples of temporary and permanent changes in nature

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1. Observe some of the physical changes (color, size, etc.) seen in plants located nearby

2. Make a list of these changes and discuss them

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1. Observe some of the changes seen in animals located nearby

2. Make drawings of these changes

3. Discuss the transformation from a caterpillar to a butterfly

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1. Make a list of examples of how non-living things change from one form to another such as melting of candle wax, etc.

2. Discuss what causes these changes

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1. Discuss the meaning of weather

2. Describe some of the factors affecting weather e.g., moisture, temperature, etc.

3. Make a list of some instruments that are used to measure weather

4. Demonstrate how to keep weather records

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1. Define color

2. Make a list of the different types of color

3. Discuss what is meant by a primary color

4. Describe what you think will be the result of mixing primary colors together

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1. Observe and make a record of the life cycle of a common insect e.g. housefly, cock-roach, etc.

2. Make a drawing of this life cycle

3. Discuss what is meant by the term metamorphosis

4. Describe the difference between a complete and an incomplete metamorphosis

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1. Discuss what is meant by safety

2. Describe different methods used to help a person to be safe

3. Make a list of different safety devices

4. Discuss road safety

5. Draw different road safety signs and symbols

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1. Explain what is meant by the term technology

2. Make a list of different technologies

3. Discuss the importance of some of these technologies

4. Provide examples of how some technologies can be used to build homes

5. Provide examples of how some technologies can be used to keep homes warm

6. Provide examples of how some technologies can be used to keep homes cool

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1. Make a list of different kinds of shapes

2. Provide examples of different kinds of shapes used to build a bridge

3. Provide examples of different materials used to construct different shapes

4. Make a list of tools that are used to make different shapes

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1. Explain what is meant by the term data

2. Explain the relationship between data and information

3. Make a list of some of the sources of information

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1. Explain what is meant by the term computer system unit

2. List some of the uses of a computer system unit.

3. Draw and label the important parts of a computer system unit

4. List some of the functions of a computer system unit motherboard

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1. Explain what is meant by the term computer hardware

2. List examples of computer hardware

3. Explain what is meant by the term computer input devices

4. Make a list of different computer input devices

5. Explain what is meant by the term computer output devices

6. Make a list of different computer output devices

7. Describe the uses of a computer monitor

8. Describe the uses of a computer printer

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1. Explain what is meant by the term computer storage device

2. Make a list of different computer storage devices

3. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using these computer storage devices

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1. Explain what is meant by the term computer memory

2. Describe the difference between computer random access memory (RAM) and computer read only memory (ROM)

3. Determine how much RAM is needed for a computer used for browsing the internet

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1. Discuss the roles that the tongue and lips play to support feeding

2. Discuss the role that saliva plays to support feeding

3. Discuss the role that teeth play in digesting food

4. Make a list of the different types of teeth that a person has

5. Make a list of the function that each type of teeth performs

6. Draw a diagram of parts of the digestive system

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1. Discuss the meaning of water

2. Describe the qualities of good water

3. Display water and other liquids using bowls to store them

4. Describe the differences between water and some of the other liquids

5. Demonstrate the evaporation of water

6. Demonstrate the condensation of water

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1. Demonstrate how water can dissolve salt

2. Demonstrate how water can dissolve sugar

3. Discuss ways to increase the amount of salt or sugar that is dissolved by water

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1. Observe and record some of the qualities of pure water

2. Observe and record some of the qualities of impure water

3. Discuss some of the ways to make water pure

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1. Explain what is meant by the term vehicle

2. Give examples of different types of vehicles that are used to travel on land

3. Draw illustrations of these vehicles

4. Make a list of parts of these vehicles that they have in common

5. Draw illustrations of these parts

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1. Give examples of different types of vehicles that are used to travel in air

2. Draw illustrations of these vehicles

3. Make a list of parts of these vehicles that they have in common

4. Draw illustrations of these parts

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1. Give examples of different types of vehicles that are used to travel on or under water

2. Draw illustrations of these vehicles

3. Make a list of parts of these vehicles that they have in common

4. Draw illustrations of these parts

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1. Explain what is meant by the term safety measure

2. Make a list of safety measures that should be used for vehicles that travel on land

3. Discuss the importance of these safety measures

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1. Explain what is meant by the term computer application software

2. Explain what is meant by the term computer system software

3. Make a list of the names of different computer application software

4. Make a list of the names of different computer system software

5. Provide examples of the tasks that different computer application software can perform

6. Provide examples of the tasks that different computer system software can perform

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1. Describe how to set up a desktop computer

2. Demonstrate how to set up a desktop computer

3. Describe how to set up a laptop computer

4. Demonstrate how to set up a laptop computer

5. Describe how to set up a computer tablet

6. Demonstrate how to set up a computer tablet

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1. Confirm that word processing computer application software has already been in-stalled on a computer device

2. Use the word processing computer application software on this device to type a given pa-ragraph

3. Check for any mistakes made in your typing and correct all of them

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1. Discuss the water cycle

2. Draw a diagram of the water cycle label the major parts

3. Explain the drying up of streams in the dry seasons

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1. Discuss the chemical elements that make up water

2. Write the chemical formula for water

3. Describe how water turns to ice

4. Explain how ice floats on water

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1. Explain the meaning of the term liquid

2. Provide some examples of liquids including those used as fuel

3. Describe some of the physical properties of liquids

4. Explain the movement of liquids

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1. Measure the volume of different liquids in milliliters

2. Convert these volume measurements to liters

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1. Measure the volume of different irregular shaped solids that do not float in water

2. Compare the volumes of these objects

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1. Make a list of different fuels used in vehicles

2. Make a list of the source in the environment for each of these fuels

3. Compare the impact on the environment when using each of these fuels

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1. Explain what is meant by the term social media software platform

2. Make a list of all the necessary items needed to use a social media software platform

3. Make a list of the names of different social media software platforms

4. Describe how to use each of the social media software platforms on your list

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1. Explain what is meant by the term virtual meeting software platform

2. Make a list of all the necessary items needed to use a virtual meeting software platform

3. Make a list of the names of different virtual meeting software platforms

4. Describe how to use each of the virtual meeting software platforms on your list