ANALYSIS OF PAST-YEARS PAPER (2006-2012) THEMES TOPICS 2006 2007 A B A B YEAR 4 Basic Needs 1 Life Processes Life Processes

that Human Undergo Bad habits that disturb humans life processes Life processes that animals undergo Life processes that plants undergo Protection of animals from danger Protection of animals from extreme weather Survival of animals Adaptation of plant to nature 1 1 2 1 Animals and plants protect themselves 1 1 1 YEAR 5 Microorganism 1 1 Survival Of the species Survival of animals Survival of plants Importance of survival of the species Food chains Food web 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 Food Chain and Food Web 1 YEAR 6 Interaction Among Living Things Some animals live in groups while others live in solitary 1 Competition 1 1 Protection of endangered species 1 1 Impact of human activities on the environment 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2008 A B 2009 A B 2010 A B 2011 A B 2012 A B

INVESTIGATING LIVING THINGS

Basics Needs of Humans Basics Needs of Animals Basics Needs of Plants

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Microorganism is a living thing Some microorganisms are harmful and some are useful

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INVESTIGATING FORCE AND ENERGY

Measurement Length Area Volume of solid Volume of liquid Mass Time Importance of standard units YEAR 5 Energy Uses of energy Transformation of energy Renewable and Non-renewable energy Electricity Sources of electricity A series circuit and a parallel circuit Safety precaution to be taken when handling electrical appliances Light Light travels in a straight line Reflection of light Temperature Effects of heat on matter YEAR 6 Force Push and pull Effects of a force Friction Speed 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 Heat 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1

YEAR 4 Materials Materials around us Properties of materials Conductors and insulator 1 1 1 2 1

INVESTIGATING MATERIALS

Transparent, translucent and opaque materials Keeping things hot or cold Uses of materials based on their properties Reuse, reduce and recycle of materials Rusting Solid, Liquid and Gas Change of matter from one state to another Water cycle Importance of water resource Acid and Alkali Properties of acidic, alkaline and neutral substances Food spoilage Food preservation The importance of preserving food Effects of improper disposal of waste on the environment Some waste can decay

1 1 2 YEAR 5 States of matter 1 1 1 YEAR 6 Food Preservation 1 1 1 2 Waste Management 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1

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YEAR 4 The Earth and The Universe The Solar System 1 2 Size and distance between the Earth, the Moon and the Sun Perfect Placement of Planet Earth in the Solar System 1 YEAR 5 Constellation

INVESTIGATING THE EARTH AND THE UNIVERSE

Constellation The Earth, the Moon and The Sun Movements of the Earth, the Moon and the Sun Occurrence of Day and Night Phases of the Moon YEAR 6 Eclipses Eclipses of the Moon Eclipses of the Sun

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INVESTIGATING TECHNOLOGY

YEAR 4 Technology Human limitations Development of Technology Solving Problems Using Technology Advantages and disadvantages of technology Shapes of objects in structures Strength and stability of a structure Simple machines Complex machines Appreciating the invention of machines 1 1 1 YEAR 5 Strength and Stability 1 YEAR 6 Machines 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1