Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises the Grade 4 Science and Technology 2026 November/December Holiday Assignment/Homework with Answers (Marking Scheme). The complete marking scheme is provided in a separate companion document.

  This Grade 4 holiday homework reinforces foundational scientific knowledge through the study of living things, matter, environmental conservation and energy. The November/December holiday assignment uses familiar examples, labelled diagrams and multiple-choice revision questions to help learners understand plants, animals, digestion, waste management, water conservation, light, heat and the effects of forces. It develops observation, scientific reasoning, environmental awareness and problem-solving skills while helping learners retain essential concepts during the long holiday.

  Assignment Structure and Specifications

  • Grade / Level: Grade 4
  • Term / Period: November/December Long Holiday 2026
  • Total Questions / Tasks: 95 multiple-choice questions
  • Assessment Layout: Living Things and Their Environment; Matter; Force and Energy.
  • Question Format: Multiple-choice questions with four answer options, including questions that use scientific illustrations.

  Comprehensive Topics and Learning Areas

  This holiday assignment thoroughly assesses learners across key strands, sub-strands, and competencies covered throughout the academic year:

  • Strand 1: Living Things and Their Environment
    • Plants: Characteristics of living things, plant growth, reproduction and responses to environmental changes.
    • External parts of plants: Identifying roots, stems, leaves, flowers and other plant parts and understanding their functions.
    • Plant care: Recognising appropriate ways to care for plants in school and home environments.
    • Animals: Characteristics of living animals, growth, reproduction, response to the environment and responsible animal care.
    • Vertebrates and invertebrates: Classifying animals according to the presence or absence of a backbone and identifying examples of each group.
    • Human digestive system: Identifying digestive organs and understanding their roles in the digestion and movement of food through the body.
  • Strand 2: Matter
    • Properties of matter: Understanding the properties of materials and distinguishing how solids, liquids and gases behave.
    • Management of solid waste: Understanding responsible waste handling, appropriate disposal and the importance of maintaining clean surroundings.
    • Water conservation: Recognising the importance of water and identifying practices that reduce wastage.
    • Environmental responsibility: Applying knowledge of waste management and water conservation to everyday household and school activities.
  • Strand 3: Force and Energy
    • Force and its effects: Understanding how forces affect objects and recognising examples of force in everyday situations.
    • Light: Exploring light-related concepts and applying scientific knowledge to familiar situations.
    • Heat: Understanding heat and its relevance to everyday activities and the surrounding environment.
  • Scientific Competencies: Observation, classification, interpretation of diagrams, scientific vocabulary, environmental conservation, reasoning and application of scientific concepts to real-life situations.

  Why Choose This Grade 4 Science and Technology Holiday Assignment?

  • Provides 95 questions for structured scientific revision.
  • Covers living things, matter, environmental management, force, light and heat.
  • Reinforces understanding of plant and animal characteristics and the human digestive system.
  • Encourages responsible waste disposal and water conservation.
  • Includes diagram-based questions that help learners practise visual interpretation.
  • The separate marking scheme supports answer checking and focused revision.
  • Available as a convenient PDF download for home study during the long holiday.
• File Size:

  1.28 MB
• Length:

  8 pages
• Category:

  Holiday Assignments
• Level:

  Grade 4
• Subject:

  Science And Technology
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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