Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 8 Integrated Science Paper 1 Mid Term 2 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This exam tests Grade 8 Integrated Science learners on elements and matter, cell biology, mixtures, acids and bases, electricity, the reproductive system, atomic structure, and osmosis — assessing cross-disciplinary science knowledge as required under the KJSEA Junior School curriculum.

  • Month Administered: June 2026
  • Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Total Marks: 50 (Section A: 20 marks; Section B: 30 marks)
  • Structure:
    • Section A (20 marks) — Multiple-choice questions; all compulsory
    • Section B (30 marks) — Structured short-answer and calculation questions; all compulsory

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • Elements and matter — definition of an element, chemical symbols (carbon, copper, chlorine, sodium), properties of liquids, states of matter
    • Cell biology — plant cell parts (nucleus, chloroplast, cell membrane, cell wall), functions of cell organelles, microscope magnification calculation, magnification vs. electron microscope
    • Laboratory hazard symbols — identifying radioactive/toxic/oxidizer symbols
    • Mixtures — homogeneous vs. heterogeneous mixtures
    • Acids and bases — pH scale interpretation (sulphuric acid, water)
    • Electricity — sources of electrical energy, definition of electric circuit, basic science skills
    • Changes in matter — sublimation (frozen CO₂, iodine, menthol), physical changes vs. chemical changes
    • Female reproductive system — ovulation, parts and functions (vagina, cervix, uterus)
    • Atomic structure — electron arrangement 2.8.2 (magnesium)
    • Osmosis — definition and direction of water movement
    • Blood — function of white blood cells
  • Section B
    • Classes of fire — matching Class A, B, C, D, E to their causes
    • Diffusion experiment — observations, process name, factors affecting diffusion
    • Acid-base indicators — definition, common indicators, litmus paper colour changes in acidic/neutral/basic solutions
    • Density — definition, SI unit, calculating density of a wood block
    • Magnification — definition, laboratory instrument used, calculating total magnification (eyepiece ×10, objective ×40)
• File Size:

  419.78 KB
• Length:

  4 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  INTEGRATED SCIENCE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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