GRADE FOUR

CONSOLIDATED
WORKSHEEETS
SCIENCE
 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
GRADE FOUR CONSOLIDATED WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: SCIENCE

WEEK1

TOPIC: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Name: _______________________________________Date: ___________________________

FACTS/TIPS:

Definition: Respiration is the process of breathing in and out gases.

The Process of Breathing

● The air we breathe enters through the mouth or nose.

● After entering the nose or mouth it goes into the trachea or
windpipe.
● The hairs in the nose pick up bits of dust from the air.
● When we inhale the ribcage moves up and out.
● When we exhale the ribcage moves down and in.
● When we exhale the lungs become smaller as the air leaves
the lungs.
Parts of the Respiratory System
The main parts of the
Respiratory System are:
nose, mouth,
trachea/windpipe, lungs
and diaphragm.
ON YOUR OWN

Provide answers to these questions.

1. What happens when we inhale and exhale?

_______________________________________________________________

2. Which is the main organ in this system?

_______________________________________________________________

3. List the main parts of the Respiratory System.

________________________________________________________________

4. Why do we need the hairs in our nose?

____________________________________________________________

5. Why is the Respiratory System important?

________________________________________________________________

HOMEWORK

Describe what happens to your breathing when you jump up and

down.
 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
GRADE FOUR CONSOLIDATED WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: SCIENCE
WEEK1

TOPIC: FUNCTIONS OF THE NOSE, WINDPIPE AND LUNGS

Name: _______________________________________Date: ___________________________

FACTS/TIPS:

The Nose
Learn these fun facts!

● The nose cleans the air that we

breathe.
● The nose is the main track for
breathing
● The two holes in our nose are
called nostrils.

The Windpipe/Trachea
Learn these fun facts!
● Another name for windpipe is trachea.
● The windpipe takes air to and from the
lungs
● We cannot live without the windpipe.

● When a person inhales, air travels through

the nose, then down windpipe.

Learn these fun facts!

The Lungs
● They are the main organ of the
Respiratory System

● The lungs bring oxygen into the body

and remove carbon dioxide from the
body.
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ON YOUR OWN
Answer these questions

Study the diagram of the respiratory system below.

Write the names for the parts at

A _____________________________________

B _____________________________________

C _____________________________________

1. What is the name given to the two holes in our nose?

_________________________________________________________

2. Write two functions of our nose.

______________________________________________________________

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HOMEWORK

Answer these questions

1. Find out, then name one disease that can affect the respiratory
system.

___________________________________________________

2. State the other name for windpipe.

___________________________________________________

3. Name the two gases that are involved in the breathing process.

_____________________________________________________
 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
GRADE FOUR CONSOLIDATED WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: SCIENCE
WEEK1 Review
TOPIC: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Name: _______________________________________Date: ___________________________

Provide the answers for all of the questions below.

1. What is the name of the main gas that goes into our nose or
mouth when we inhale? ____________________________________

2. The three main parts of the Respiratory System are the

__________________, _______________________ and
___________________.

3. What is the function of the windpipe?

________________________________________________________________

4. Why are the lungs important?

_______________________________________________________________.

5. At which point in the breathing process do the lungs get

smaller? ___________________________________________________.

Match the parts to the correct names.

6. Diaphragm

7. Trachea

8. Nose

9. Lungs

10. Write one function for the part labelled C.

________________________________________________________________
 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
GRADE FOUR CONSOLIDATED WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: SCIENCE
WEEK 1

TOPIC: THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

Name: _______________________________________Date: ___________________________

FACTS/TIPS

Definition:

The Circulatory System is the system that moves blood

throughout the body.

The blood goes around your body and it makes a complete

trip in half a minute

Parts of the Circulatory system are:

Heart Arteries Veins Capillaries

We can keep these parts healthy by:

-Eating a balanced diet and avoiding too much fatty foods.

-Exercising regularly

-Staying away from harmful drugs

ON YOUR OWN

Match each part of the circulatory system to the correct name.

veins

arteries

blood

heart

Give one reason why the circulatory system is important.

________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

1 Identify two ways in which we can keep the main parts

healthy.
2 Which is the most important part in the circulatory system?
3 What advice would you give to someone who smokes
tobacco?
4 Write what will happen to the parts of the circulatory system
if someone smokes cigarettes.
Homework:

Answer these questions

1 Which is the most important part in the circulatory system?

___________________________________________________________

2 The main organs of the circulatory are

___________________________________________________________
3 Write can happen to the parts of the circulatory system if
someone smokes cigarettes.
 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
GRADE FOUR CONSOLIDATED WORKSHEET
SUBJECT: SCIENCE
WEEK 1

TOPIC: THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM-FUNCTIONS OF THE MAIN PARTS

Name:
___________________________________________Date:___________________________

FACTS/TIPS Learn these fun facts!

Blood
● Blood is needed to keep us alive.
● Blood takes nutrients to all parts
of the body.
● Blood provides the body with
oxygen and removes carbon
dioxide.

Heart

● The heart pumps blood to other

parts of the body.
● The heart supplies oxygen and
nutrients to tissues in the body.
● The heart and blood remove waste
from the body.

Blood Vessels
● There are three main types of blood
vessels: arteries, veins and
capillaries.
● Arteries transport blood away from
the heart.
● Veins return blood back to the
heart.
● Capillaries help to connect your
arteries and veins.
ON YOUR OWN
Provide answers to these questions.
1. What are two functions of blood vessels?
_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________
2. Name the parts of the circulatory system that takes nutrients
to the body.
__________________________________________________________
3. Give two reasons why the heart is an important organ.

______________________________________________________________

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HOMEWORK

In one paragraph, write about the circulatory system.