JABATAN PELAJARAN

NEGERI SARAWAK

UPSR

SCIENCE PRACTICAL WORK

ASSESSMENT
( PEKA )

YEAR 4

1.0 INTRODUCTION
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 The UPSR Practical Work Assessment (PEKA) is a school based
assessment that is implemented at school level as part of teaching and
learning process. Each assessment consists of three components and to
be used by teachers as assessors to carry out the assessment in a
coordinated manner.

2.0 Teacher’s guide.

Teacher’s guide is a brief lesson plan to help teachers during the teaching
and learning
process. Teachers can modify the lesson plan in accordance to the pupils
abilities and
readiness. Not all the assessments are to be used once the pupils have
mastered the required skills.

1.0 Activity Sheets- (Appendix).

Activity sheets are to be given to the pupils during the assessment. It

outlines the procedures and steps to help pupils to carry out the activities
during the assessment period.

2.0 Worksheets

Worksheets are to be given to the pupils during the assessment. Pupils

are asked to complete the exercises and to be submitted as evidence.

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INVESTIGATING LIVING THINGS

Activity Code 4 / 1 / 1 / 1.3 / 1.3.1

Learning Area 1 Living things have basic needs.
Learning Objective 1.3 Understanding that plants have basic needs.
Learning Outcome 1.3.1 Identify the basic needs of plants.

Materials : 4 pots of balsam plants (same size & height), marker pen,
transparent plastic bag,
a big box, water

Method : Group activities

Experiment

STEPS

1. Briefing:
• Discussion:
What are the basic needs of plants?
• Suggest an experiment to prove that the basic needs of plants are;
air
water
sunlight

2. Action:
• Label the balsam plant W, X, Y and Z.
• Wrap balsam plant Y with a transparent plastic bag.
• Place balsam plant Z in a box or cupboard.
• Place balsam plants W, X and Y at the back of your classroom.
• Do not water balsam plant X.
• Complete your worksheet after a week.

3. Debriefing:
• Teacher concludes by asking questions:
What will happen to the plants if there is not enough water, sunlight
and air?

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ACTIVITY SHEET

Procedures:
1. Label the balsam plant W, X, Y and Z.
2. Wrap balsam plant Y with a transparent plastic bag.
3. Place balsam plant Z in a box or cupboard.
4. Place balsam plants W, X and Y at the back of your classroom.
5. Do not water balsam plant X.
6. Complete your worksheet after a week.

Transparent plastic bag

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 W X Y Z

water

SPS SPS 7 SPS 4 SMS 2

Criteria C5 C6 C3 C2 C4
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WORKSHEET CRITERIA

A. Complete the table below.

Plants Observation SPS7

W C5
C6
X

B. Give reason (inferences) for your observation in (A).

SPS4

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 i. Plant X: __________________________________________
C3
ii. Plant Y:__________________________________________

iii. Plant Z:__________________________________________

C. What is the conclusion based on the experiment?

_______________________________________________________

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INVESTIGATING LIVING THINGS

Activity Code 4 / 2 / 2.4.1 / 4.2 / 4.3 / 4.4

Learning Area 1 Living things undergo life processes.
Learning Objective 2.4 Understanding the life processes that plants
undergo.
Learning Outcomes 2.4.1 State that plant responds to stimuli.
2.4.2 Identify the part of plant that responds to the
water.
2.4.3 Identify the part of plant that responds to the
gravity.
2.2.4 Identify the part of plant that responds to the
sunlight.

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Materials : green beans, cotton wool, 3 plastic bottles of same size, water.

Method : Group activities

Experiment.

STEPS
1. Briefing:
• Discussion:
Name 3 types of plant stimuli.
Suggest an experiment to prove that plants respond to stimuli.
- water
- sunlight
- gravity

2. Action:
• Soak some green beans until the shoots appear.
• Label 3 plastic bottles as X, Y and Z.
• Place three green beans of the same size on the cotton wool in each
plastic bottle.
• Place Z in a box with a hole on it’s side.
• Water X and Z daily.
• Water Y at one corner of the container daily.
• Observe the beans every two days.
• Draw your observation in the table given.
.
3. Debriefing:
• Ask pupils to report their finding after a week.
• Teacher concludes by asking questions:
Which parts of the plant respond to water / light / gravity?

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Procedures:
1. Refer to Science Practical Book Year 4 page 17 and page18.
2. Soak some green beans until the shoots appear.
3. Label 3 plastic bottles as X, Y and Z.

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 4. Place three green beans of the same size on the cotton wool in each
plastic bottle.
5. Place Z in a box with a hole on it’s side.
6. Water X and Z daily.
7. Water Y at one corner of the container daily.
8. Observe the beans every two days.
9. Draw your observation in the table given.

SPS SPS 4 SMS 2

Criteri C1 C2 C3 C1 C3
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A. Observation :

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 Da Drawing of plants
y X Y Z SPS 4

C1
1 C2

7 SPS 4

C3

B. Answer the following questions

1. Where do the roots of the plant in Y grow?

______________________________________________________

2. Why are the shoots of plant Z different from X?

______________________________________________________

3. Why are the directions of the shoots in Z different from

X?

______________________________________________________

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INVESTIGATING LIVING THINGS

Activity Code 4 / 1 / 3 / 3.4 / 3.4.1

Learning Area 3 Animals and plants protect themselves.
Learning Objective 3.4 Understanding that plants have specific
characteristics to protect
themselves from enemies.
Learning Outcome 3.4.1 Identify the specific characteristics of plants
that protect them from
enemies.

Materials : Sugar cane stem, papaya leaf, aloe vera stem, pineapple, yam
leaf, gloves and
knife.

Apparatus : Magnifying glass.

Method : Group activities

STEPS
1. Briefing:
• Discussion:
Ask pupils to name the plants with the same characteristics that protect
them from enemies.
How do these characteristics of the plants protect them from their
enemies?

2. Action:
• Teacher explains to the pupils the work-in-station ( 5 stations) method of
experiments.
• Pupils identify and compare the characteristics of the specimen given in
each station accordingly.
• Observe and record your findings.

3. Debriefing:
• Ask pupils to report their findings.
• What is the conclusion from this activity?

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ACTIVITY SHEET

The set-up of the experiment.

Refer page 29 of the Science Year 4 Practical Book

Procedures:

1. Work in groups in rotation stations-method.

2. Observe the special characteristics of the plants using a magnifying glass
to identify their ways of protections against enemies.
3. Record your findings in the table given.

SPS SPS 2 SPS 4 SMS 2

Criteri C1 C2 C3 C1 C2 C3 C1 C3
a
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WORKSHEET CRITERIA

A. Record your findings.

SPS 4
Plants Characteristics
Pineapple C1
C2
Papaya C3
leaf
Sugar
cane stem
Yam leaf

Aloe vera
stem

B. Name the plants with the same characteristics to protect SPS 2

them from enemies.
C1
i. Latex : ____________________________________________ C2
C3
ii. Fine hairs : ____________________________________________

iii. Thorns : ____________________________________________

C. What is your conclusion? SPS 4

Plants have specific characteristics such as __________, C3

__________ or

produce ______________ to protect themselves from their

enemies.

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INVESTIGATING FORCE AND ENERGY

Activity Code 4 / 2 / 1 / 1.1 / 1.1.4

Learning Area 1 Measurement
Learning Objective 1.1 Understanding the measurement of length.
Learning Outcome 1.1.4 Measure length using the correct technique.

Materials : Plastic sheet/bag, marker pens, scissors, cloth peg and string.

Apparatus : Ruler and stop watch.

Method : Group activities

Experiment.

STEPS

1. Briefing:
• Discussion:
Teacher draws the canopy of the parachute on the board (20cm X 20 cm).
Calculate the area of the canopy of parachute.
How does the length of the string affect the time taken for the parachute
to fall on the
ground?

2. Action:
• Teacher demonstrates on how to make a parachute.
• Teacher sets up the apparatus as shown in the picture on page 34 of
Science year 4 Practical Book.
• Teacher asks pupils to record their observation.

3. Debriefing:
• Ask pupils to report their findings.
What is the conclusion from the experiment?

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ACTIVITY SHEET

The set-up of the experiment.

Refer page 33 and 34 of the Science Year 4 Practical Book

1. Procedures:
1. Work in groups of four.
2. Cut the plastic into a 20 cm X 20 cm square as the canopy of the
parachute.
3. Measure four lengths of strings 30 cm each.
4. Tie the strings to every corner of the canopy.
5. Gather the ends of the strings together.
6. Tie the ends to a cloth peg.
7. Drop the parachute from a height of two metres.
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table given.
9. Repeat steps 3-8 using different length of string as shown in the table.

SPS SPS 3 SPS 4 SPS 7

Criteri C1 C2 C3 C3 C1 C2 C3
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WORKSHEET CRITERIA

A. Record your findings in the table below.

SPS 3
Size of canopy Length of string Time
(cm) C1
20 cm X 20 cm 30 C2
20 cm X 20 cm 25 C3
20 cm X 20 cm 20
20 cm X 20 cm 15

B. Identify the variables. SPS 7

What are kept the
same C2
(constant variables)
What is changed
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What is measured
(responding variable) SPS 7

C1
C. State the relationship between what is changed and what is
measured in
your experiment.

_________________________________________________________ SPS 4

C3
D. What is your conclusion?

The ____________ the string, the __________ the time taken

for the

parachute to fall on the ground.

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INVESTIGATING FORCE AND ENERGY

Activity Code 4/ 2 / 1 / 1.6 / 1.6.5 & 1.6.6

Learning Area 1 Measurement.
Learning Objective 1.6 Understanding how to measure time.
Learning Outcomes 1.6.5 Measure time using appropriate tools.
1.6.6 Record the time measured in metric system.

Materials : String

Apparatus : Weights ( pendulum ), retort stand, stop watch, metre ruler

Method : Group activity

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 Experiment

STEPS

1. Briefing:
• Discussions:
State different ways to measure time.
• Teacher explains to the pupils that time can be measured using a pendulum.

2. Action :
• Set up the apparatus as shown in the activity sheet with a 20 cm pendulum.
• Pull the pendulum up to a desired height against the metre ruler.
• Release the pendulum and at the same time start the stopwatch.
• Measure the time taken for 20 swings.
• Record the observation in a table.
• Repeat the steps with a 30cm, 40cm and 50cm pendulum.

3. Debriefing :
• Get the groups to present their results.
• Compare the results.
• Ask pupils to identify the pattern (trend) in the time taken for 20 swings.
• Help pupils to make conclusion.

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Procedures:
1. In your group set up the apparatus as shown below.
2. Start with a 20 cm pendulum.
3. Pull the pendulum up to a desired height against the metre ruler.
4. Release the pendulum and at the same time start the stopwatch.
5. Measure the time taken for 20 swings.
6. Record your observation in the table in worksheet 1.
7. Repeat the steps with a 30cm, 40cm and 50cm pendulum.
8. Compare your results with the other groups.
9. Answer the questions in your worksheet.

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 Retort
stand

Metre ruler

SPS/SM SPS 3 SPS 4 SPS 7 SMS 1 SMS

S 5
Criteria C2 C3 C4 C1 C2 C1 C2 C2 C3 C4 C1
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WORKSHEET 1 CRITERIA

A. Based on your investigation, record your observations in SPS 3

the table below. C2
C3

Length of pendulum (cm) 20 30 40 50 SPS 4

C1
C2
Time taken for 20 swings

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 SPS 7
B. Based on your investigation, state; C2

i. what is changed? _______________________________________

ii. what is observed / measured?

_____________________________

_____________________________________________________

iii) what are kept the same?

________________________________
SPS 3
_____________________________________________________ C4

C. What is the trend in the time taken for 20 swings as the

length
of the pendulum increases? SPS 7
C1
______________________________________________________

D. What is the relationship between the length of pendulums

and the
time taken for 20 swings?

The longer the ___________________________________________

the ____________________________________________________

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INVESTIGATING PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

Activity Code 4 / 3 / 1 / 1.1 / 1.14 & 1.15

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Learning Area 1 Properties of materials.
Learning Objective 1.1 Understanding the properties of materials.
Learning Outcomes 1.14 Identify materials that float on water.
1.15 Identify materials that absorb water.

Materials : Pencil, metal spoon, plastic spoon, metal ruler, plastic ruler,
straw, eraser,
sponge, handkerchief, newspaper, rubber band, glass rod, ten
cent coin and
leather belt.

Apparatus : A basin of water

Method : Group activities

Experiment
STEPS

1. Briefing:
• Discussion:
Teacher shows a handkerchief and asks one pupil to touch it.
Ask him to tell the class how it feels.
Teacher asks pupils to predict whether the handkerchief floats or sinks.

2. Action:
• Teacher asks pupils to carry out an experiment to identify materials that
float or sink and ability to absorb water.
• Teacher asks pupils to record their findings.
• Teacher asks pupils to group the objects accordingly in their worksheets.

3. Debriefing:
• Ask pupils to report their finding.
• Teacher concludes by asking questions:
Name other objects that can float, sink and the ability to absorb water.
What are the materials used to make the objects?

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ACTIVITY SHEET

Procedures:

water

1. Put the objects inside a basin of water one at a time.

2. Record your observation.
3. Refer to Science Practical Book Year 4 page 49 - 50.

SPS SPS 2
Criteria C1 C2 C3
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WORKSHEET 1 CRITERIA

A. Tick [ / ] the correct column for your observation in the SPS 2

table below.
C1
Objects Float Sink
Pencil
Metal spoon
Plastic spoon
Metal ruler
Plastic ruler
Straw
Eraser
Sponge
Handkerchief
Newspaper
Rubber band
Glass rod
Ten cent coin
Leather belt SPS 2

B. Group the objects that float and sink. C1

C2
C3

Float Sink

Properties of materials

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INVESTIGATING MATERIAL
Activity Code 4 / 3 / 1 / 1.1 / 1.1.2, 1.1.8 & 1.1.9
Learning Areas 1 Properties of materials.
Learning Objective 1.1 Understanding properties of materials.
Learning Outcome 1.1.2 Identify materials that conduct electricity.
1.1.8 State what a conductor is.
1.1.9 State what an insulator is.

Materials : Lidi stick, straw, metal spoon, plastic ruler, iron rod, glass rod
and wooden ruler.

Apparatus: Wires / crocodile clips, bulb and bulb holder, 2 batteries and
batteries holder.

Method : Group activities.

Experiment

STEPS

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1. Briefing:
• Discussion:
Ask pupils to identify the materials used to make the objects shown.
Predict which materials conduct and do not conduct electricity.

2. Action:
• Built a circuit as shown in the activity sheet.
• Choose an object and identify the material.
• Clip a crocodile clips / wires to both end of each object.
• Record your observation in the table in the worksheet.

3. Debriefing:
• Teacher concludes by asking questions:
Which materials conduct electricity?
Which materials do not conduct electricity?

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ACTIVITY SHEET

Procedures:
1. Identify the objects below.
2. Identify the material used to make each object.

wooden ruler
plastic spoon pencil

bolt
key
nail

eraser paper clip

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metal spoon

3. Prepare a circuit and connect each object to the circuit.

4. Observe the condition of the bulb when each material is connected
to the circuit.
5. Record your observation in the worksheet.

SPS/S SPS 2 SPS 4 SPS 6 SPS 7 SMS 1

MS
Criteri C1 C2 C C C1 C2 C C C4 C2 C3 C1 C2
a 3 4 1 2
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WORKSHEET CRITERIA

A. Fill in the blanks / boxes. SPS 4

What is changed What is observed C1

C2

SPS 7
1. Nail bulb lights up

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3. C3
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

B. Group the objects that are made of plastic, wood or metal. SPS 2

Plastic Wood Metal C1

C2
C3
C4

C Group the materials that conduct electricity (conductor)

and do not
conduct electricity (insulator).

Electric conductor Electric insulator

D. Define an electric conductor? SPS 6

_________________________________________________________ C1
C2
_________________________________________________________
C4
E. Define an electric insulator?

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

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INVESTIGATING MATERIAL
Activity Code 4 / 3 / 1 / 1.5 / 1.5.3
Learning Areas: 1 Rusting
Learning Objective 1.5 Understanding that some material can rust.
Learning Outcome 1.5.3 Design a fair test to find out what factors cause
rusting by deciding
what to change, what to observe and what to
keep the same.

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Materials : Nails, cooking oil, boiled water and tap water

Apparatus : 3 test tubes, sand paper, test-tube rack, rubber stopper and
calcium chloride

Method : Group activities

Experiment

STEPS

1. Briefing:
• Discussion:
Compare two nails or any object made of iron in two different conditions
(rusting and not rusting).
Describe the differences between the two objects.
Explain their observation.

2. Action:
• Prepare the experiment based on the illustration given in the activity
sheet.
• Rub all the nails with a sand paper to remove the coating.

3. Debriefing:
• Teacher concludes by asking questions.
Predict what will happen to the nail in each test tube.
Why does iron rust?

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Procedures:

1. Carry out your experiment based on the diagram below.

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 oil

tap
water boiled
water
calcium
chloride

nail

P Q R

SPS/SMS SPS SPS 7 SMS 1

4
Criteria C1 C2 C3 C5 C1 C2 C3
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WORKSHEET Criteria

A. Record the result of the investigation in the table below.

SPS 4
Test Tube P Q R
C1
Observation

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B. State the following in your investigation SPS 7

i. What is changed (manipulated variable). C2

C3
______________________________________________________ C5

ii. What is observed (responding variable).

______________________________________________________

C. Match the statements correctly. SPS 7

It is used because it C3
calcium chloride does not contain air.

It is used to prevent the

Boiled water air from entering into
the water.

Oil It is used to absorb

water vapour in the air.

D. What is the conclusion based on the experiment?

Iron will rust if there are presence of _____________ and

____________.

Penaung

En. Su Hiong Ai Ketua Sektor

Sektor Penilaian dan Peperiksaan
Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Sarawak

Penasihat:

En Lananan bin Mohamad Penolong Pengarah

Unit Pentaksiran

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 Sektor Penilaian dan Peperiksaan
Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Sarawak

Penulis Modul:

1. En. Ettin Lambat Ketua Pentaksir Negeri (PEKA Sains)

SK ST Faith, Kuching

2. En. Wellington Laichon Gaong Ketua Pentaksir Kawasan (PEKA Sains)

SK Empila Kota Samarahan

3. Pn Azmiera Abdullah Pentaksir Kawasan

SK ST. Theresa Padungan, Kuching

4. Pn. Elizabeth Jimen SK. Catholic English, Kuching

5. Pn. Sinah Robinson Ketua Pentaksir Kawasan

SK. Serian, Kota Samarahan

AJK Pemurni Modul:

1. Pn. Rokiah Bujang SK Merpati Jepang, Kuching

2. Pn Zaliana Abdullah SK Astana, Kuching

3. Pn. Lai Pei Fong Ketua Pentaksir Kawasan

SJK Chung Hua Batu 32, Samarahan

4. En. Mohamad Ya’akub b. Smail Ketua Pentaksir Kawasan

SK Jalan Arang, Kuching

5. Pn. Sim Phoi Kiang SK Chung Hua No 4, Kuching

REFERENCES

Raja Sarimah bt Raja Alias, et. al (2007). Integrated Curriculum For

Primary Schools Science Year 4 Practical Book Year Four. Kuala Lumpur :
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

Assessment Guide : Science practical Work Assessment .

Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia 2008.

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