EBC 113: Introduction to Integrated Science I

Time Allowed :2 hours

Instructions:

1. Attempts All questions in sections A and B and Two(2) in section C.

2. Each question is followed by four options, A-D.

4. The total marks for this paper is 40.

SECTION A : (CLICK TAKE QUIZ)

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SECTION B : PROVIDE SHORT ANSWER FOR THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS (EACH ANSWER CARRIES 1 MARKS)

1. A couple is a system of two parallel and equal but opposite…………………that do not act along the same line.
2. Maame Adwowa often sits under trees to study quietly so as to be able to retain what is taught her in school. This learning habit could be described as……..
3. Self-reflective ideas and beliefs about teaching and learning that are found among a student-teacher’s portfolio are known as one’s…………
4. The law of motion which led to classical mechanics was propounded by …………….
5. A belief or an idea that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking and understanding is termed…………
6. In the study of science, when a misbelief, semi-truth or falsehood is perpetuated as a scientific fact, it is known as………..
7. The main life process that separates living things from non-living things is………..
8. frictional force in fluids is known as …………..
9. Amina once told her students that science is made meaningful if nature is critically investigated. She added that the step by step process involved could lead to a discovery. in your mind, what was the science teacher telling her students to employ in their study of science?
10. During a Science lesson…

SECTION C : Answer any two questions from this section (20 marks)

1. a. Distinguish between tangible and intangible products of science ( 4 marks ) b. Give two examples each of the tangible and intangible products ( 2 marks)
2. c. Group the following forces into contact and field forces; ( 4 marks) i. Magnetic Force ii. Frictional force iii. Electrostatic force iv tensional force
3. Discuss four ways in which science has contributed to peace in our society (4 marks). b. Kofi Kum is alive because he can perform all the life processes. State three of these processes and explain them in a sentence each (6 marks)

4 a. What is Portfolio? (2 marks)

b. Give the meaning of the annotation in the basic science curriculum: B3.2.4.1.2 ( 2 marks)

c. Define the following in relation to earth movement

i. Rotation

ii. Revolution

iii. Leap year (1×3 marks)

d. Explain why solids have fixed shapes. 3 marks

5. Explain the term ‘first aid’ 3(marks)

b. List four items that must be in a first aid box. (4 marks)

c. Explain the following process skills of science

i. Classifying

ii. Measuring

iii. Communication (1X 3 marks)

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