Introduction to science 1 - sample trial questins and answers

The study of the development of science over time is known as
A. Scientific method
B. Evolution of science
C. Measurement
D. Observation
One major challenge in teaching science in basic schools is
A. Too many teachers
B. Abstract concepts not related to learners’ environment
C. Too many laboratories
D. Too many textbooks
Integrated science teaching involves
A. Teaching only biology
B. Teaching only chemistry
C. Combining ideas from different disciplines
D. Ignoring culture
Which of the following is an example of an eminent scientist?
A. A farmer
B. Isaac Newton
C. A trader
D. A driver
A misconception in science refers to
A. Correct understanding
B. Wrong scientific idea or belief
C. Scientific law
D. Scientific theory
Concept cartoons are used to
A. Entertain learners
B. Identify learners’ misconceptions
C. Punish learners
D. Replace teaching
Science contributes to society by
A. Causing confusion
B. Improving health and development
C. Creating problems
D. Reducing knowledge
Matter is anything that
A. Has no mass
B. Has no volume
C. Has mass and occupies space
D. Cannot be seen
Which of the following is a non-living thing?
A. Plant
B. Animal
C. Stone
D. Human
The three states of matter are
A. Heat, light, sound
B. Solid, energy, gas
C. Solid, liquid, gas
D. Liquid, air, energy
Water changing into ice is an example of
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Freezing
D. Melting
Laboratory safety symbols are important because they
A. Decorate the lab
B. Prevent accidents
C. Waste time
D. Confuse learners
One basic safety rule in the laboratory is to
A. Taste chemicals
B. Wear protective clothing
C. Run around
D. Ignore instructions
First aid is defined as
A. Medical treatment in hospital
B. Immediate help given before professional care
C. Surgery
D. Vaccination
One importance of first aid is to
A. Delay treatment
B. Save life
C. Increase injury
D. Cause harm
Resuscitation is used when a person
A. Is sleeping
B. Is talking
C. Is not breathing
D. Is walking
Fundamental quantities include
A. Speed
B. Density
C. Length
D. Volume
Which of the following is a derived quantity?
A. Mass
B. Time
C. Density
D. Length
The SI unit of length is
A. Kilogram
B. Second
C. Metre
D. Litre
The instrument used to measure mass is
A. Ruler
B. Thermometer
C. Balance
D. Stopwatch
Accurate measurement requires
A. Guessing
B. Carefulness and precision
C. Speed only
D. Noise
Force can be defined as
A. Energy
B. A push or pull
C. Mass
D. Volume
Which of the following is a type of force?
A. Heat
B. Light
C. Friction
D. Sound
The use of force includes
A. Sleeping
B. Moving objects
C. Ignoring objects
D. Hiding objects
The Earth rotates on its
A. Orbit
B. Axis
C. Surface
D. Equator
The rotation of the Earth causes
A. Seasons
B. Day and night
C. Rainfall
D. Wind
Revolution of the Earth results in
A. Day and night
B. Seasons
C. Wind
D. Heat
A learner’s portfolio is
A. A textbook
B. A collection of learning evidence
C. A punishment book
D. A test paper
Child study helps teachers to
A. Punish learners
B. Understand learner development
C. Ignore learners
D. Avoid teaching
Learning styles refer to
A. Dressing style
B. Different ways learners understand information
C. Sleeping pattern
D. Eating habit
Self-awareness means
A. Ignoring oneself
B. Understanding one’s strengths and weaknesses
C. Punishing oneself
D. Competing with others
ICT in science teaching helps to
A. Replace teachers
B. Enhance teaching and learning
C. Reduce learning
D. Punish learners
Multimedia presentations include
A. Chalk only
B. Videos and animations
C. Books only
D. Pens
Concept mapping helps learners to
A. Forget ideas
B. Organize and connect concepts
C. Punish others
D. Sleep
Practical activities in science help learners to
A. Memorize only
B. Understand concepts better
C. Ignore lessons
D. Sleep
Science process skills include
A. Sleeping
B. Observing and measuring
C. Eating
D. Running
Honesty in science means
A. Cheating
B. Reporting accurate results
C. Guessing
D. Copying
Critical thinking involves
A. Memorization
B. Analyzing and evaluating information
C. Sleeping
D. Ignoring
Inclusive teaching ensures
A. Exclusion
B. Equal participation for all learners
C. Punishment
D. Competition
Gender-friendly teaching means
A. Teaching boys only
B. Teaching girls only
C. Giving equal opportunities to all genders
D. Ignoring girls
Inquiry-based learning encourages
A. Memorization
B. Questioning and investigation
C. Silence
D. Punishment
Science is culturally relevant when
A. It ignores culture
B. It relates to learners’ environment and culture
C. It avoids examples
D. It is abstract
Safety in practical work ensures
A. Injury
B. Protection of learners
C. Confusion
D. Noise
Measuring volume can be done using
A. Ruler
B. Balance
C. Measuring cylinder
D. Stopwatch
The SI unit of mass is
A. Metre
B. Litre
C. Kilogram
D. Second
The SI unit of time is
A. Metre
B. Second
C. Kilogram
D. Litre
A force that opposes motion is
A. Gravity
B. Magnetism
C. Friction
D. Push
Science teachers should demonstrate
A. Laziness
B. Accuracy and patience
C. Anger
D. Bias
Scientific knowledge is built through
A. Guessing
B. Observation and experimentation
C. Sleeping
D. Punishment
The main aim of science education is to
A. Punish learners
B. Develop understanding and problem-solving skills
C. Ignore learners
D. Reduce knowledge

SECTION B

(1a) State and explain three (3) importance of providing First Aid to an injured person.
(b) List any five (5) artifacts that can be included in the teaching portfolio.
(c) State the S.I Unit for each of the following quantities:
- I. Force
- II. Pressure
- III. Acceleration
- IV. Work
(d) What does the abbreviation ABC in using CPR mean in First Aid?
(e) What is a portfolio?

(2a) List four (4) processes involved in the change of matter.
(b) Explain the difference between rotation and revolution of the earth.
(c) Name six (6) items that can be included in a first aid box.
(d) Write down two (2) differences between science as a process and science as a product.
(e) State any four (4) strands of the basic science curriculum.

(3a) Group the following forces into contact and field forces:
- i. Magnetic force
- ii. Frictional force
- iii. Electrostatic force
- iv. Tensional force
- v. Gravitational force
- vi. Viscous drag force
- vii. Cohesion
- viii. Adhesion
State four (4) reasons why measurements should be done accurately.
Calculate the acceleration of a body of mass 0.5 kg if the force acting on it is 50N.
(i) State three (3) properties of liquids.
State two (2) examples of liquids.

(4a) Explain the term portfolio.
(b) List chronologically the scientific method.
(c) Miss Oforiwaa wrote the annotation B1.2.3.2.1 in her lesson plan. Use it to answer the questions which follow:
- i) What class was Miss Oforiwaa going to teach?
- ii) Mention the strand topic of the science curriculum she was going to teach.
- iii) State what the following in the annotation represent:
  - ($\alpha$) 3
  - ($\beta$) 1

(5a) State three child learning styles.
Give three differences between rotation and revolution of the earth.
State four differences between balanced and unbalanced forces?
What is the plasma state of matter, and how does it differ from the other states?

(6) Define the following terms: