Science Inquiry for Year 4 Students
Science Inquiry for Year 4 Students
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No. 28, Jalan PBS 14/4
Taman Perindustrian Bukit Serdang
43300 Seri Kembangan
Selangor
CONTENT
Unit 2 Human 14 – 24
Unit 3 Animals 25 – 29
Unit 4 Plants 30 – 35
Unit 6 Sound 47 – 51
Unit 7 Energy 52 – 59
Unit 8 Materials 60 – 68
Unit 9 Earth 69 – 75
Unit 10 Machine 76 – 82
ANSWER 83 – 90
THEME: Inquiries in Science
UNIT
(b)
(b)
(a)
(b)
1
B Write tool and sensory used to make the observation. LS 1.1.1 PL3
Tool:
Sensory:
2
Tool:
Sensory:
Tool:
Sensory:
2
C Classify the animals below based on the common charactristics
correctly. LS 1.1.2 PL2
Breathing organ
1 Gills 2 Lungs
_________________ _________________
_________________ _________________
_________________ _________________
_________________ _________________
3
D Based on the diagram below, answer the following questions.
LS 1.1.2 PL3 PL4 PL5 PL6
Box
4
E Write the measurement below correctly. LS 1.1.3 PL1
1 2
3 4
5 6
5
F Answer the following questions based on the diagram below.
LS 1.1.3 PL2
6
G Aiman carried out an investigation about the gowth of plant.
Aiman put tree A at an open space and tree B inside a box. After
one week, the condition of trees is observed. LS 1.1.4 PL4
Tree A Tree B
1 Observation:
Tree A _________________ while tree B _______________.
2 Intrepretation:
Tree A ___________ because _______________________ while
3 Conclusion:
Plants need _________________________ to live.
4 Aiman Forgot to water plant A for a week. Aiman found out tree A has
died. What inference can be made?
7
H Predict what will happen based on the following situation. LS 1.1.5 PL3
1
Prediction:
2
Prediction:
8
J Based on the observation below, answer the following questions.
LS 1.1.6 LS 1.1.7 PL3
9
K Fill in the blanks about the space and time relationship in the
situation below. LS 1.1.7 PL3
3
As the time increases, the
chocolate bar ___________
_______________________
10
L Answer the question below about an investigation that has been
carried out. LS 1.1.8 LS 1.1.9 PL3 PL4
Apparatus
Volume of
water after 5 ml 6 ml 9 ml 2 ml
30 minutes
3 Convert the data in the table above into the form of bar chart.
11
M Answer the question below about an investigation carried out.
LS 1.1.12 PL6
Materials immersed in
water
12
N Carry out the following investigation. Then, complete the
investigation report below. LS P1.1.8 LS 1.1.9 PL3 PL4
The size of shadow will change if the distance of object from lamp
changes. Plan an investigation by completing the report below.
1 Aim: ___________________________________________________
3 Hypothesis: ______________________________________________
4 Variables:
(a) manipulated: _____________________________________
________________________________________________________
6 Investigation procedure:
7 Result: ______________________________________________
8 Conclusion: ______________________________________________
13
THEME: Life Science
UNIT
4 Draw the direction of airflow by using arrows at the organs involved during
inhale and exhale.
14
B Understand the diagram below. Then, answer the questions
given. LS 2.1.3 PL2
Inhaling Exhaling
15
D The diagram below shows activities at a park. Answer
questions based on the activities. LS 2.1.5 PL5
5
3 What is the relationship between the type of activities and breathing rate?
4 What will happen if someone who is not healthy doing vigorous activity?
16
E Tick (✘) at situations that give bad effect towards human
breathing. LS 2.1.6 LS6
5
1 2
3 4
5 What can be used to avoid from breathe unclean air? Tick (✔) at the
correct answer.
17
2.2 Excretion and Defecation
A Complete the sentences below about the meaning of excretion
and defecation. LS 2.2.1 PL1
1 Excretion is a process of removing _________________________ from
________________.
Urine
Faeces
Excretion
Sweat
Defecation
Carbon dioxide
Wap air
18
C Fill in the blanks below with organs and products removed in
the process of excretion and defecation. LS 2.2.2 PL4
Excretion products
___________________
___________________
Organ: _____________
Excretion products
Excretion
__________________
Organ: _____________
Excretion products
__________________
Organ: _____________
Organ: _____________
19
D Answer the questions below. LS 2.2.3 LS 2.2.4 PL3 LS5 LS6
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Defecation:
4 State a good practice to ensure the excretion and defecation are not
disturbed.
Excretion:
Defecation
20
2.3 Human Respond to Stimuli
A Complete the sentence below about stimuli, respond and
sensory organ of human. LS 2.3.1 PL1
1 Stimuli is _______________________ in a condition.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
21
B State stimuli, sensory organ and respond in the situation below.
LS 2.3.2 PL1 PL2 PL3
1
Stimuli: ______________________
Respond: _____________________
2
Stimuli: ______________________
Respond: _____________________
3
Stimuli: ______________________
Respond: _____________________
4 Stimuli: ______________________
Respond: _____________________
5
Stimuli: ______________________
Respond: _____________________
22
C State the importance of respond for the following situations.
LS 2.3.3 PL4 PL5
1
Importance:
Importance:
Importance:
23
D Give the effects and consequences of adopting habits that
interfere with human response. LS 2.3.4 PL6
Glue sniffing
Effect:
Consequence:
Alcohol consumption
Effect:
Consequence:
Drug abuse
Effect:
Consequence:
24
THEME: Life Science
UNIT
1 2
3 4
Gill
Moist skin
Lungs
Spiracles
25
C Answer the questions below based on the following diagram.
LS 3.1.3 PL5
2
Frog Mudskipper
1 Frog and mudskippers can live on land and inside the water.
Why?
2 What are the breathing organs for frog? Tick (✔) at the correct answer
3 What are the breathing organs for mudskipper? Tick (✔) at the correct
answer?
4 When on land, frog breathe using ______________ but while in the water,
26
3.2 Vertebrates
A Answer the questions below. LS 3.2.1 PL1
27
C Match the vertebrates below according to its class correctly.
LS 3.2.3 PL4
1
Mammals
Amphibians
Birds
Reptiles
Fish
28
D Fill in the blanks in the table below about the specific
characteristics for mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and
fish. LS 3.2.3 PL4
1 Mammal
2 Reptiles
3 Amphibians
4 Birds
5 Fish
29
THEME: Life Science
UNIT
1
Observation: Roots grow downwards.
Inference: _______________________
_______________________
2
Observation: ____________________
____________________
Inference: _______________________
_______________________
3
Observation: ____________________
____________________
Inference: _______________________
_______________________
4
Observation: ____________________
____________________
Inference: _______________________
_______________________
30
B Answer the questions below based on the questions below.
LS 4.1.2 LS 4.1.4 PL2
Mother’s flower pot has been pushed by a cat and fallen. After a week,
mother found that her tree has grown.
3 What conclusion can be made from the response and stimuli you stated at
question 1 and 2?
4 Name one part of plant that response to stimuli other than stated in
question 1 and 2.
Stimuli: ________________________________________
31
C Predict the response occurs at the plants below. Then, state the
conclusion that can be made. LS 4.1.3 LS 4.1.4 PL3 PL5
3
1
Fly
Conclusion: ________________________________________________
2
Moist
cotton
Conclusion: ________________________________________________
3
Dark box
Conclusion: ________________________________________________
Conclusion: ________________________________________________
32
4.2 Photosynthesis
A Answer the question below. LS 4.2.1 PL1
2
3
33
C Answer the questions below. LS 4.2.3 PL4
+ → +
Sunlight
5 What is the part of plant that helps carry out the process of
photosynthesis? Tick (✔) at the correct answer.
34
D Complete the diagram below about the importance of
photosynthesis process. LS 4.2.4 LS 4.2.5 PL4 PL6
(a)
(c)
(b)
(c) ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
35
THEME: Physical Science
UNIT
A B
A: ________________________________________________________
B: ________________________________________________________
4 A pupil can observed the candle light from cardboard A. What will happen
if cardboard B is moved?
36
B State the type of object whether transparent, translucent or
opaque based on the shadow formed on the screen. LS 5.1.2 PL2
2
Object:
Object:
Object:
2
Window Blurred shadow
3
Paper Clear shadow
37
D Answer the questions below based on the experiment carried
out. LS 5.1.3 PL5
3
An experiment is carried out to study the factor that affects the size of
shadow.
Shadow
10 cm
Screen
Light source Object
Shadow
Screen
20 cm
Light source
Object
Fixed: _________________________________________________
Responding: ______________________________________________
38
E Answer the question below based on the experiment carried
out. LS 5.1.3 PL5
An experiment is carried out to study the factor that affects the size of
shadow.
Shadow
20 cm Screen
Light source Object
Shadow
Screen
Light source Object 10 cm
2 What is the observation for this experiment? Write in the form of table.
Fixed: _________________________________________________
Responding: ______________________________________________
39
F Answer the questions below based on the experiment carried
out. LS 5.1.3 PL5
An experiment is carried out to study the factor that affects the shape of
shadow.
Light source
Light source
2 Draw the shadow formed on the screen for Set A and Set B.
Set A Set B
40
5.2 Reflection of Light
A Complete the sentence below based on the following diagram.
LS 5.2.1 PL1
Torch light
Mirror
41
C Write the use of reflection of light based on the situation below.
LS 5.2.2 PL3
1
Use:
____________________________
____________________________
Use:
____________________________
____________________________
Use:
3 ____________________________
____________________________
Use:
____________________________
____________________________
Use:
____________________________
____________________________
42
D Complete the direction of light reflection from the torch light on
the surface of the mirror. Include label on the diagram. LS 5.2.3 PL2
Torch light
Mirror
43
5.3 Reflection of Light
A Observe the diagram below. Answer the questions based on the
diagram. LS 5.3.1 PL1 PL2
4 Tick (✔) for the same phenomenon with the diagram above.
44
B Understand the following activity and answer the questions
below. LS 5.3.2 PL3 PL5 PL6
An activity is carried out to study the property of light. One paper is drawn
with an arrow. A glass filled with water is move in front of the paper.
A glass filled
with water is
moved in front
of the paper
2 Draw the observation obtained when the glass is in front of paper in the
answer space below.
C Design a tool that applies the refraction of light. Sketch the tool
you designed in the answer space below. LS 5.3.4 PL6
45
D Carry out the activity below to investigate the formation of
rainbow. LS 5.3.3 PL4 PL6
You are provided with the materials below. By using all or some of the
materials, carry out the activity of formation of rainbow.
Torch light Flip chart paper Basin filled with water Mirror
1 Draw the arrangement of materials to carry out the activity in the answer
space below.
46
THEME: Physical Science
UNIT
6.1 Sound
A State how sound is produce. LS 6.1.1 PL1
1 2
3 4
47
B Answer the questions based on the activity below. LS 6.1.1 PL2
2
An activity is carried out to study how sound is produced by using rubber
band.
Students can hear their teacher's voice in the lecture hall. What is the
property of light that allows students to hear their teacher’s voice?
48
D Answer the following questions based on the phenomenon that
related to sound. LS6.1.3 PL4
3
1 Wani's voice echoed when she was in a cave.
49
E State whether the sounds below bring beneficial or harmful in
daily life. Give reasons. LS 6.1.4 PL5
3
1
The fire alarm went off.
Beneficial Harmful
Explanation: ____________________
____________________
2
Friend plays with cymbals while
studying.
Beneficial Harmful
Explanation: ____________________
____________________
3
Sound of fireworks at midnight.
Beneficial Harmful
Explanation: ____________________
____________________
4 Kettle beeps.
Beneficial Harmful
Explanation: ____________________
____________________
50
F Suggest ways to solve the problem of sound pollution below.
LS 6.1.4 PL6
1 Renovating house. 3
Suggestion: _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
2 Noise form the car horn, Engine of lorry and land mower.
Suggestion: _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Group activity
51
THEME: Physical Science
UNIT
B Complete the mind map below with its source of energy. LS 7.1.2 PL2
1
1 2
3 4
Energy
Sources
5 7
6
52
C Complete the source of energy below with the correct
explanation. LS 76.1.2 PL3
2
1 Generate energy by
rotating turbine in the Sun
dam
3 Generate electricity by
Wave
rotating the windmill
7 Generate electricity by
rotating turbine in the ocean Angin
53
D Complete the mind map below with the form of energy exists
around us. LS 7.1.3 PL2
3
2 9
3 8
Form of
Energy
5 6
54
E State the transformation of energy based on the situations
below. LS 7.1.4 PL3
3
55
F Write the transformation of form of energy that occur in the
situation below. LS7.1.4 PL3
56
G Answer all the questions below with the correct answer.
LS 7.1.5 LS 7.1.6 PL5
3
The diagram below shows three type of tools.
2 Write the transformation of energy that occur on the tools above if the
tools is switched on.
Calculator : __________________________________
Microwaves : __________________________________
3 Based on your answer in 2, give one tool that has the same
transformation of energy as washing machine.
57
7.2 Renewable Energy and Non-renewable Energy
A Classify the sources of energy below into renewable and non-
renewable energy. LS 7.2.1 PL2
Coal Wave
Sun
Water Biomass
Petroleum
Natural gas
Wind
Nuclear
Source of Energy
Renewable Non-renewable
energy energy
58
B Answer the questions below correctly. LS 7.2.2 LS 7.2.3 PL4 PL6
Suggest how to save the use of energy based on the situation above.
Traffic jam:
Why the use of solar energy is very suitable for application in Malaysia?
Give your reason.
59
THEME: Material Science
UNIT
Plant 2
Animal 5
6
Material
7
Rocks
8
Petroleum
10
60
B State the basic source for the following materials. LS 8.1.2 PL3
1 2
3 4
5 6
61
C State the basic source and materials for the following part of
chair. Then, give a reason why the materials is chosen.
LS 8.1.2 LS 8.1.3 PL2 PL3
3 23
(b) Material
(c) Reason
62
8.2 Properties of Materials
A Answer the questions below based on the following activity. LS 8.2.1 PL4
3
Jia Wei carry out an activity by placing three different materials in water.
X 100 100
Y 100 50
Z 100 30
1 Based on the volume above, what material absorbs water the most?
X: ________________________________________________________
Z: ________________________________________________________
63
B Answer the questions based on the activity carried out.
LS 8.2.1 PL4 PL6
3
You are given with the following materials. Design an activity based on the
following materials to investigate whether the materials sink or float in
water.
Float Sink
64
C Answer the questions below based on the activity carried out.
LS 8.2.1 PL4 PL5
An activity is carried out to study the ability of materials to conduct
electricity.
Material P
(d) Eraser
3 Object P is replaced with an iron nail. The bulb does not light up. What
inference can be made based on the observation?
65
D Answer the question below based the activity carried out.
LS 8.2.1 PL4 PL5
3 3
Rajesh carried out an investigation to test the ability of materials to allow
light pass through it. Rajesh use wooden block, window glass and clear
plastic.
Materials Observation
66
E Answer the questions below based on the activity carried out.
LS 8.2.1 PL4 PL5
3
Three types of spoon is put inside a bowl filled with hot water. After 3
minutes, the end of the spoon is held.
Plastic spoon
1 What material can be used to repair the slingshot? Tick (✔) on the correct
answer?
67
G Design an object by using the suitable materials. LS 8.2.2 LS 8.2.3 PL6
3
1 Design a face mask. The face mask designed must have 3 layers,
cannot allow water through it and allow the users to breathe.
2 Based on the face mask you designed, list the materials use to make
the face mask. Give reasons why you choose the materials.
Materials Reason
68
THEME: Earth and Space
UNIT
Farris carried out an activity to study the effect of gravity. He tossed a ball
into the air as in the diagram below.
1 What is gravity?
69
B Carry out the activity below. Then, answer the following
questions. LS 9.1.2 LS 9.1.3 PL2 PL5
IMPORTANT!!
Be careful when carry
out this activity. Sharp
thumbtack can cause
injuries. Carry out this
activity under teacher’s
supervision.
1 What will happen to the thumbtacks when the globe rotates? Tick (✔) on
the correct answer.
70
9.2 Rotation and Revolution of the Earth
A Make a sketch to show the Earth revolve around the Sun in its
orbit and at the same time it rotates on its axis at the answer
space below. LS 9.2.1 PL5
2 The duration of the Earth rotates on its axis is (24 hours / 1 year)
4 One complete revolution of the Earth around the (Moon / Sun) takes
(1 month / 1 year).
71
C State the effects of rotation of Earth based on the following
situation. LS 9.2.3 PL3
3
72
D An activity is carried out to study the effect of rotation of the
Earth. Follow the following procedure and answer the questions
below. LS 9.2.3 LS 9.2.4 PL4 PL5
3
Procedure:
1. Bulb is turned on and it is pointed towards globe. Make an observation
2. The globe is rotated slowly from the left to the right making the position
of P is at the right side and the position of Q is on the left side. Make an
observation.
73
D Fill in the blanks with the correct answer about direction and
length of shadow. LS 9.2.3 PL5
3
1 N
West East
Time: _____________
Reason: Sun is at the _________________ and shadow is
_____________ than object.
2 N
West East
Time: _____________
Reason: Sun is at the _________________ and shadow is
_____________ than object.
3
N
West East
Time: _____________
Reason: Sun is at the _________________ and shadow is more
_____________ than object.
74
E Carry out the simulation activity below. LS 9.2.3 PL6
Screw and
2 different size of nut Used box /
polystyrene ball cardboard
Procedure:
1. Design a simulation of rotation and revolution of the Earth around the
Sun as in the diagram below.
Sun
Earth
2. Make sure the model built can be rotated and revolve around the Sun.
3. Based on the model you built, discuss in your group about the effect of
rotation of the Earth on its axis and the revolution of the Earth around
the Sun.
4. Present the result of your discussion in front of the class.
75
THEME: Technology and Sustainability of Life
UNIT
10.1 Lever
A Label fulcrum, force and load on the machine below. LS 10.1.1 PL1
(a) (b)
(c)
2
(a)
(c)
(b)
3
(a)
(b)
(c)
76
B Observed the following situation and answer the questions
below. LS 10.1.2 LS 10.1.3 PL3
Nathan tries to lift the load by using the concept of lever. He uses two
different methods as in the diagram below.
1 What is M?
2 Between method F and G, which one can lift the load easier?
77
10.2 Simple Machine and Complex Machine
A Name simple machine on the objects below. LS 10.2.1 PL1
1 2
3 4
5 6
78
B State the simple machine based on the explanation correctly.
LS 10.2.1 PL1
1 Simple machine:
Tool with pointed end and it is used to stop
and cut object
2 Simple machine:
Grooved cylindrical that is use to unite two
parts of objects by rotating it
3 Simple machine:
Tool with jagged wheels
4
Simple machine:
Rod place on a fulcrum and use to lift or pry
up the load
5
Simple machine:
Surface that is tilted to connect between
two parts of different height
6 Simple machine:
Wheel that is connected to a rod name axle
used to rotating objects
7 Simple machine:
Used to lifting loads by allowing a rope to
pass through a grooved wheel
79
C Carry out the activity below individually. LS 10.2.1 LS 10.2.2 PL5
3
Procedure:
1. Each pupil is asked to bring 3 tools from home which are simple
machines.
2. Every pupil must present the tools in front of the class.
3. Other student are asked to guess the simple machine found in the
tools.
4. Pupil that can answer correctly will get a mark. Pupil who are unable to
answer correctly will get no mark.
5. At the end of activity, pupil with the highest mark will be the winner.
Cement need to be brought to the third floor. However, cement are heavy
and too hard to bring it to the third floor. Find a solution for the problem in
this situation by using two or more simple machine.
80
E Answer the question below. LS 10.2.3 PL1
(a)
(c)
Can opener
(b)
(a) (c)
Door knob
(b)
81
G Answer the questions below with the correct answers.
2. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Invention report
Model: ___________________________________________________
Sketch of complex machine model:
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ANSWER
2 Measuring cylinder
3 Millilitre
4 [Pupil’s answer]
Name of
Height
friends
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4 Apparatus filled with water is left under Unit 2 Human
the sunlight and the volume of water is 2.1 Human Breathing
measured after 30 minutes. A 1 Nose
5 Evaporation of water is the volume of 2 Trachea
water left inside the apparatus after 30 3 Lungs
minutes. 4 (a) (b)
M 1 Volume of water in the beakers.
2 Absorption of water is the volume of
water left inside the beaker after the
materials is taken out from water.
3 (a) Type of materials immersed the
water.
(b) Volume of water left inside the
beaker. B 1 Oxygen 2 carbon dioxide
(c) Initial volume of water inside the C 1 entering; oxygen
beaker. 2 upwards; outwards
4 The higher the volume of water 3 coming out of; carbon dioxide
absorbed by material, the less volume of 4 downwards; inwards
water left inside the water. D 1 Low: Picnic, fishing
N 1 To carry out an investigation about the Medium: Walking, stretching
size of shadow with distance of object High: Exercise, skipping rope,
from lamp. kayaking
2 Is the distance of object from lamp 2 Because vigorous activity need more
affects the size of shadow? energy.
3 The farther the distance of object from 3 The more vigorous the activity, the
lamp, the smaller the size of shadow. higher the breathing rate.
4 (a) Distance of object from lamp 4 Can endanger themselves if done more
(b) Size of shadow than their ability.
(c) Distance of object from screen E 1 ✘ 2 ✔
5 Torchlight, long ruler, cylindrical object, 3 ✔ 4 ✘
cellophane tape, flip chart paper 5
6 1. Paste flip chart paper on a wall.
2. Put cylindrical object on a table. ✔
3. Point the torchlight towards the
cylindrical object.
4. Sketch the shape of shadow formed 2.2 Excretion and Defecation
on the flip chart paper. A 1 waste; the body
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 by changing 2 faeces; anus
the distance between the lamp B
and the object. Urine
6. Record the result of the
investigation in form of table. Faeces
Excretion
7
Distance of Sweat
object from Size of shadow
Defecation
lamp (cm) Carbon dioxide
3 Big
6 Medium Water vapour
9 Small
8 The farther the distance of object from
C Organ: Lungs
lamp, the smaller the size of shadow
Excretion products:
formed.
Carbon dioxide
Water vapour
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Organ: Skin C 1 Give way to the ambulance that are in
Excretion product: an emergency to send the patient to
Sweat hospital for immediate treatment.
2 Can estimate the temperature of tea
Organ: Kidney that are still hot. Prevent from drinking
Excretion product: the tea to avoid the mouth and tongue
Urine from burning.
3 Prevent from eating the spoilt food.
Organ: Large intestine Eating spoilt food will make us sick.
Excretion product: D 1 Effect: Imaginary
Faeces Consequence: Slow response
2 Effect: Causes drunk
D 1 Urinating Consequence: Slow response because
Exhale sensory organ are
Sweating disrupt
2 Remove waste so that it will not 3 Effect: Imaginary, unconscious,
become toxic to the body. addiction
Control body temperature Consequence: Disruption of response,
3 Excretion: Kidney stone destroyed sensory organ
Defecation: Constipation
4 Excretion: Drink enough water Unit 3 Animals
Defecation: Eat a lot of vegetables and 3.1 Breathing Organ of Animals
fruits A 1 Lungs
2.3 Human Respond to Stimuli 2 Moist skin
A 1 changes 3 Gills
2 action 4 Spiracles
3 (a) Eyes B
(b) Ears Gills
(c) Tongue
(d) Skin
Moist skin
(e) Nose
B 1 Stimuli: Alarm clock went off
Sensory organ deria: Ears Lungs
Respond: Wake up from sleep
2 Stimuli: Smelly socks
Sensory organ: Nose Spiracles
Respond: Wash the socks
3 Stimuli: Spicy chilli C 1 Because frog and mudskipper has two
Sensory organ: Tongue breathing organs.
Respond: Stop from eating the chilli / 2 ✔ Lungs ✔ Moist skin
Drink water 3 Gills ✔ Moist skin
✔
4 Stimuli: A hot pot
Sensory organ: Skin 4 lungs; moist skin
Respond: Pull hand from the pot 5 moist skin; gills
5 Stimuli: Ball bouncing 6 Salamander//Caecilians
Sensory organ: Eyes 3.2 Vertebrates
Respond: Swing hand with racket to hit A 1 Animals with backbones
the ball 2 Animals without backbones
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B Vertebrate Invertebrates Unit 4 Plants
4.1 Plants Responses towards Stimuli
Fish Dragonfly
A 1 Roots respond towards gravitational pull.
Zebra Snail 2 Observation: Shoot grow in the direction
Snake Centipede of sunlight.
Inference: Shoot respond towards
Crocodile Cockroach sunlight.
C 1 Birds 2 Reptiles 3 Observation: Shame plant (Mimosa
3 Amphibians 4 Mammals pudica) fold inwards when touched.
5 Fish Inference: Leaves of shame plant
D (Mimosa pudica) respond to touch.
1 Mammals 4 Observation: Roots grow in the direction
Breathing organ Lungs of water.
Reproduction Inference: Roots respond towards water.
Give birth
method B 1 Root and shoot of plant
Body covering Fine hair
2 Gravity and sunlight
Habitat Land
3 Root respond towards gravity while
Example of
Goat shoot respond towards sunlight.
animal
4 Part of plant: Root // Leaves
2 Reptiles
Stimuli: Water // Touch
Breathing organ Lungs
Reproduction C 1 Response: Flytrap leaves will snap shut
Lay eggs when there is a touch from the fly.
method
Body covering Scales or hard Conclusion: Leaves respond to touch.
skin 2 Response: Root will grow towards the
Habitat Mostly in land wet cotton.
Example of Conclusion: Plant respond towards
Snake
animal water.
3 Amphibians 3 Response: Shoots will grow slanted
Breathing organ Lungs and moist towards the light hole,
skin Conclusion: Shoot respond towards
Reproduction sunlight.
Lay eggs
method 4 Response: Root will grow downwards.
Body covering Moist skin Conclusion: Root respond towards
Habitat Land and water gravitational pull.
Example of 4.2 Photosynthesis
Frog
animal
A 1 Process carried out by plant to make its
4 Birds
own food.
Breathing organ Lungs
B 1 Sunlight
Reproduction
Lay eggs 2 Chlorophyll
method
Body covering Feathers 3 Carbon dioxide gas
Habitat Land 4 Water
Example of 5 Leaves
Eagle 6 Carbon dioxide
animal
5 Fish C 1 By eating plants and other animals.
Breathing organ Gills 2 By carry out the process of
Reproduction photosynthesis.
Lay eggs
method 3 Carbon dioxide + Water → Glucose +
Body covering Scales Oxygen
Habitat Water 4 At the parts of plant such as leaves,
Example of roots stem, seeds, fruits and flower.
Guppy
animal
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5 3 Fixed: Size of object
Responding: Size of shadow
4 The closer the distance between object
from the screen, the smaller the size of
shadow.
D 1 (a) Become the source of food to F 1 Shape of shadow is affected by the
human and animals. orientation of objects.
(b) Supply oxygen gas to human and 2 Set A Set B
animals.
(c) Absorb carbon dioxide gas to
maintain the balance or air
composition in the atmosphere.
2 Human and animals hard to 3 Orientation of object is affected by
breathe because there is no shadow.
oxygen. 5.2 Reflection of Light
Food sources are cut off. A 1 reflected
Unit 5 Properties of Light B 1 Light can be reflected
5.1 Light Travels in a Straight Line 2 Torch
A 1 Light travels in a straight line
2 A: Light can be seen
B: Light cannot be seen
Mirror
3 Light travels in a straight line
4 Candle light cannot be seen 3 (a) reflected
B 1 Opaque (b) Incident ray
2 Translucent (c) Reflected ray
3 Transparent C 1 To see our self in front of the mirror.
C 2 As a safety measures because can see
No shadow vehicles coming from behind.
3 Can see and treat the inside of the
tooth that is hard to see.
4 Helps crew members to see objects on
Blurred
the surface of the sea from the inside of
shadow
submarine.
D Torch
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B 1 Light is refracted. 2 Install sound absorption material // Mow
2 (Arrow pointed to the left) the lawn at a suitable time // Put sign
3 Light can be refracted board to slow down vehicles at the
C Example of tool: camera, magnifying glass, residential.
telescope, binocular, spectacles, etc. Unit 7 Energy
D 1 7.1 Source and Form of Energy
A Energy is an ability to do work
Flip chart paper
B 1 Sun
Torch 2 Wind
Mirror 3 Water
4 Wave
5 Biomass
6 Fossil fuel
7 Nuclear
C 1 Water
2 Sunlight passing through rain droplets. 2 Fossil fuel
Sunlight that is a white light will be 3 Wind
refracted and scattered into seven 4 Sun
colours forming rainbow. 5 Biomass
3 Can see objects that are really small/ 6 Nuclear
really far. 7 Wind
Unit 6 Sound D 1 Heat energy
6.1 Sound 2 Solar energy
A 1 Blowing 3 Sound energy
2 Plucking 4 Chemical energy
3 Clapping 5 Kinetic energy
4 Bowing 6 Nuclear energy
5 Knocking 7 Potential energy
B 1 Rubber vibrates 8 Electrical energy
2 Sound is produced when rubber is 9 Light energy
plucked E 1 Electrical energy → Heat energy
C Sound moves in all direction 2 Heat energy → Light energy
D 1 Sound can be reflected 3 Potential energy → Kinetic energy
2 (a) Sound can be reflected 4 Electrical energy → Heat energy
(b) Detecting heart inside the patient’s 5 Chemical energy → Kinetic energy
body F 1 Chemical energy inside a telephone
(c) Bat//Dolphin. To detect obstacles or battery transform into electrical energy
predator as well as prey in a dark then transform into light energy, sound
area. energy and heat energy.
E 1 Beneficial. 2 Chemical energy inside the body of
Explanation: Alert about emergency Hong Ki transform into kinetic energy
situation then transform into heat energy.
2 Harmful 3 Potential energy inside the durian when
Explanation: Disturbing other people’s on the tree transform into chemical
studies energy and then, transform into sound
3 Harmful energy.
Explanation: Disturbing the sleep of G 1 Solar // Wind // Water // Waves //
babies and the public Biomass // Fossil fuel // Nuclear
4 Beneficial (Any two)
Explanation: Give an alert that the water 2 Washing machine: Electrical energy →
has boiled to avoid any accident. Kinetic energy
F 1 Renovation house when the neighbour is Calculator: Solar energy// Chemical
out for work // Inform the neighbour energy → Electrical energy
earlier before renovating the house so Microwaves: Electrical energy → Heat
that neighbour are prepare to avoid energy//Kinetic energy
from sound pollution. 3 Fan//Electrical cradle// Blender
4 created; destroyed; transformed
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7.2 Renewable Energy and Non-renewable (c) Avoid the chair leg from slipping //
Energy Avoid floor from scratching
A Renewable energy: 8.2 Properties of Materials
Sun A 1 Z
Wave 2 X
Water 3 X: Rain coat // Umbrella
Biomass Z: Towel // Shirt
Wind 4 Ability of materials to absorb water are
Non-renewable energy different.
Coal B 1 Pupil’s answer
Natural gas 2
Nuclear Float Sink
Petroleum Ball Nail
B 1 Some source of energy will be used up Pencil Coin
and will take a very long time to replace Plastic bottle Key
it // Reduce pollution // Reduce cost C 1 Bulb will light up
2 Traffic jam: Use public 2 (a) Does not light up
transportation//Car pool (b) Light up
Use of air conditioner at the lowest (c) Light up
temperature: Use air conditioner at (d) Does not light up
the optimum temperature // Use 3 Bulb burnt // Wire are not connected
auto mode// Use at a very short properly // Battery are not connected to
period only the correct terminal // Battery are
3 Because Malaysia receives a lot of running out of its power
sunlight every year. D 1 (a) Shadow formed clearly
Unit 8 Materials (b) Shadow formed blurry
8.1 Basic Sources of Materials (c) No shadow are formed
A 1 Rubber tree 2 (a) Brightness of light
2 Tree (b) Formation of shadow
3 Cotton plant 3 Wooden block cannot penetrate light/
4 Sheep Opaque.
5 Cow Glass window penetrate some light //
6 Silk worm Translucent
7 Metal Clear plastic can penetrate light //
8 Soil Transparent
9 Plastic 4 Wooden block. Because blocking view
10 Synthetic cloth and light from the outside.
B 1 Basic source: Cotton plant E 1 Iron spoon
Material: Cotton 2 Because iron is a good heat conductor.
2 Basic source: Soil F 1 Rubber band ✔
Material: Clay 2 Rubber band can be stretch.
3 Basic source: Cow G 1 [Suitable pupil’s sketch]
Material: Cow skin 2 Cotton cloth.
4 Basic source: Petroleum Because: Soft on the skin
Material: Plastic Synthetic cloth such as polyester.
5 Basic source: Soil Because: It does not absorbs water
Material: Sand Compact cotton cloth.
6 Basic source: Petroleum Because: Trap dust and fine
Material: Synthetic cloth particles from entering into the
C 1 (a) Tree layers of face mask.
(b) Wood
(c) Make the chair stronger
2 (a) Cotton plant
(b) Cotton
(d) Provide comfort when sitting
3 (a) Petroleum // Rubber tree
(b) Plastic // Rubber
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Unit 9 Earth Unit 10 Machine
9.1 Gravity of Earth 10.1 Lever
A 1 Force that pull objects towards the A 1 (a) Force
centre of Earth. (b) Fulcrum
2 Ball falls back down (c) Load
3 Force of attraction of the Earth pull the 2 (a) Fulcrum
ball to fall back down. (b) Load
4 Effect of force of attraction of the Earth (c) Force
pull objects downwards. 3 (a) Force
B 1 Thumbtacks remain at its positions. (b) Load
2 Because there is gravitational force of (c) Fulcrum
attraction B 1 Fulcrum
3 Buildings and lives on Earth 2 F; force
4 Force of attraction of the Earth causing 3 Little force is needed because the
objects on the Earth surface remain at position of fulcrum is closer to the load.
their position. 4 closer; fulcrum; force
9.2 Rotation and Revolution of the Earth 10.2 Simple Machine and Complex Machine
A [Suitable pupil’s sketch] A 1 Inclined plane
B 1 axis 2 Wheel and axle
2 24 hours 3 Lever
3 anticlockwise 4 Pulley
4 Sun; 1 year 5 Gear
5 Sun; anticlockwise 6 Wedge
6 axis; orbit; Sun 7 Screw
C 1 Occurrence of day and night B 1 Wedge
2 The Sun seems to change its position 2 Screw
3 Changes in length and direction of the 3 Gear
shadow 4 Lever
D 1 To investigate the effects of rotation of 5 Inclined place
the Earth on the occurrence of day and 6 Wheel and axle
night 7 Pulley
2 (a) bright D Cement can be transported by using wheel.
(b) dark Wheelbarrow has simple machine of lever.
(c) dark On the wheel of the wheelbarrow has a
(d) bright simple machine of wheel and axle. Cement
3 The rotation of the Earth causing the can be lift to the floor 3 by using an elevator
occurrence of day and night that has simple machine of pulley. Cement
4 Sun can also be transported to the upper floor by
D 1 11 a.m.; east; short using a simple machine of inclined plane.
2 6 p.m.; west; long E Tools that made up of a combination of
3 12 p.m.; above; short more than one simple machine
F 1 (a) Wheel and axle
(b) Gear
(c) Lever
2 (a) Screw
(b) Inclined plane
(c) Wheel and axle
G 1 Long lasting
2 Give no side effects to the environment
3 Easy and safe to use
H Student answer
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Refraction of light occurs when it passes through water droplets in the atmosphere, bending the light and causing it to split into its component colors, forming a rainbow. For a rainbow to form, sunlight must encounter rain droplets while the observer stands with their back to the sun. The raindrops act as prisms refracting and reflecting the light inside them, separating it to create a circle of colors .
Using reflection properties, a new application could involve developing smart pavements embedded with reflective sensors and lights along roadsides. These lights would reflect headlight beams back to drivers, enhancing visibility, especially during adverse weather conditions, improving public safety. In healthcare, a similar reflective technology can help in the development of minimally invasive surgical tools that reflect light internally to illuminate hard-to-see areas .
Materials used for soundproofing, like foam panels, fiberglass, and mass-loaded vinyl, are effective because they absorb and dissipate sound energy due to their porosity and density. Foam panels trap sound waves, reducing echo and reverberation, while dense materials like mass-loaded vinyl act as barriers, blocking sound transmission. These properties make them ideal for constructing soundproof rooms .
To examine how light direction affects shadow size, use an opaque object, a moveable light source, and a fixed screen. Procedure: Place the object at a fixed distance from the screen. Predict the shadow size when the light is angled at 45°, 90°, and 135° relative to the object. Fix variables: object size and screen distance. Responding variable: shadow size. Hypothesis: Shadows are largest when the light is perpendicular to the object (90° angle) due to minimal path obstruction .
In a solar calculator, the sequence of energy transformations begins with solar energy being absorbed by photovoltaic cells, which convert it into electrical energy. This electrical energy is then used to power the calculator's electronic components, converting it to functional energy (mechanical to perform calculations).
During photosynthesis, plants primarily use carbon dioxide (CO2) as the gas necessary for the process. This gas is essential as it provides the carbon backbone for glucose molecules synthesized by the plant. Photosynthesis converts CO2 and water into glucose, a form of stored energy, and oxygen, which is released as a byproduct .
Utilizing renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, is crucial for reducing environmental impact, as they produce less pollution and greenhouse gases compared to non-renewable sources like coal and oil. Economically, renewable energy provides long-term cost benefits through reduced operational costs and job creation in green technologies. It also mitigates the depletion of finite non-renewable resources, ensuring energy security and sustainability .
When a person runs, chemical energy stored in the body's cells (derived from food) is converted into kinetic energy, facilitating movement. Simultaneously, some energy is transformed into thermal energy due to metabolic processes, which is why a runner feels warm. Thus, the transformations occurring are: Chemical energy → Kinetic energy + Thermal energy .
If photosynthesis ceased globally, the primary consequences would be devastating. Firstly, oxygen levels would eventually deplete since photosynthesis is responsible for the majority of oxygen production needed for survival by aerobic organisms. Secondly, food chains would collapse due to the lack of primary producers (plants) that form the base of most ecosystems, leading to widespread starvation among herbivores, then carnivores .
The properties of light such as reflection and refraction allow for various practical applications in daily life. For instance, reflection is utilized in mirrors, helping drivers see vehicles coming from behind, which is crucial for safety . Refraction is employed in lenses, such as those in spectacles or cameras, allowing people to see clearly by adjusting focal lengths .









