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STANDARD–BASED CURRICULUM FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL (REVISED 2017)

DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMME

YEAR ACTIVITY BOOK

Writers
Raja Shahida binti Raja Mansor

Abdul Karim bin Daud
Jong Tze Kian
Translators

Sharifah Rohaiza binti Syed Omar
Parimata a/p Thanabalasingam

Editors
Mohd Faizal bin Rus Rzerli

Siti Hanim binti Yunus
Mohamad Arshad bin Sulaiman

Designer
Roszaini binti Md. Yussof

Illustrator
Muhammad Izzuan bin Idris

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
Kuala Lumpur
2018

KEMENTERIAN
PENDIDIKAN
MALAYSIA

Serial No.: 0038

KK 507-221-0302021-49-2216-20101 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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CONTENTS

Unit 1
SCIENTIFIC SKILLS

1 1 9 Communicating 9
2 10
2 3 10 11
4 12
3 5 Apparatus and Substances 13
6 14
4 Measuring Correctly 7 11
8 16
5 12 Sketch a Chilli Plant
13 Sketch the Science Apparatus
6 Making an Inference 14 Cleaning and Storing Science
7 Making an Inference and Predicting
8 Predicting Apparatus

Unit 2 2
SCIENCE ROOM RULES

1 Before, During, and After 15

Unit 3 17 12 28
HUMANS
18 13 Tasty 29
1
19 14 My Favourite Menu 30
2 The Functions of My Teeth
3 Knowing the Functions of Teeth 20 15 The Effects of an Imbalanced Diet 31
4 Cross Section of a Tooth
21 16 The Effects of Eating an Imbalanced 32
5
6 22 Diet

7 Dental Care Practices 23 17 Digestion 33

8 24 18 The Journey of Food 34

9 Dental Care 25 19 Digested Food 35
10 Classes of Food
11 The Importance of My Food 26 20 Disrupted Digestion 36

Unit 4 27
ANIMALS
37 5 Who Am I? 41
1 Classification of Animals 38 6 42
39 7 43
2 40 8 44
3
4

iii

Unit 5
PLANTS

1 Ways of Plant Reproduction 45 4 Needs for Plants to Reproduce 48
2 Find the Plants
3 The Importance of Plant 46 5 Rose Apple Reproduction 49
47 6 One Plant, Different Reproduction Ways 50
Reproduction
7 Technology in Agriculture 52
Unit 6
MEASUREMENT

1 Unit of Area 53 6 Methods of Measuring Volume 58
7 Measuring the Volume of Liquids 59
2 Methods of Measuring Area 54 8 Volume of Liquids 60
9 Measuring the Volume of an 61
3 Measuring a Regular Surface Area 55
Irregular Shaped Solid 62
4 Estimating the Surface Area 56 10 Water Displacement
of an Irregular Surface

5 Measuring the Volume of Hollow Boxes 57

Unit 7
DENSITY

1 Float and Sink 63 4 Compare the Difference in Density 66
2 More Dense, Less Dense 64 5 Application of Density 67
3 Density of Fruits 65 6 Water Becomes More Dense 68

Unit 8
ACID AND ALKALI

1 Identify the Litmus Paper 69 5 Properties of Alkaline Substances 73
2 I Change Colour 70 6 Properties of Neutral Substances 74
3 Acid, Alkali, and Neutral 71 7 Other Methods of Testing the 75
4 Properties of Acidic Substances 72
Properties of Acids and Alkali 76
8 Uses of Acidic and Alkaline Materials

in Daily Life

Unit 9
THE SOLAR SYSTEM

1 Members of the Solar System 77 5 Sequence of Planets According 81
2 Planets Revolve Around the Centre of 78
to Temperature
the Solar System 79
3 The Sequence of Planets in the 6 Building a Model of a Planet Revolving 82
80
Solar System Around the Sun
4 Temperature of the Planets
7 Revolution Time of the Planets 83
Unit 10
MACHINE 8 Our Solar System 84

1 Learning About Pulleys 85 5 Identifying Pulleys 89
86 6 My Pulley Model 90
2 How Fixed Pulleys Work 87 7 Types of Pulleys 91
88 8 My Crane Model 92
3 How Pulleys are Used
4 The Importance of Pulleys
iv

1 SCIENTIFIC SKILLS

Date: 1

Observe Using the Sense Organs

Match the following.

Sense Organ Observation
1.

sound of a whistle

2.

3. surface of a sponge

shape of a ball

4.

smell of perfume

5.

taste of a watermelon

1.1.1 2-3 1

Observing Skill Date:

2

1. State the sense organs that may be used for the following
objects or situations shown below.

i ii

iii iv

2. Complete the following sentence. uses the senses
The science process skill of ,,
of , to gather information

, and 2-3
about an object or phenomenon.

1.1.1

2

Classifying Living Things Date:

3

Kina and her family are on a holiday in a village. Kina observes
several different living things as seen below.

rambutan banana mango
tree plant tree

papaya chilli
tree plant

cow chicken duck goat cat

Based on the information above, complete the classification
chart below.

1.1.2 4-5 3

Measuring Correctly Date:

4

Observe each situation below. Name the tools and the standard
unit of measurement used to measure correctly.

second stopwatch centimetre

ruler kilogramme weighing scale

1.
Measuring tool:

Standard unit of measurement:

2.
Measuring tool:

Standard unit of measurement:

3.
Measuring tool:

Standard unit of measurement:

1.1.3 6-7

4

Measuring Length Date:

5

Measure the length of the following objects using the correct tool
and standard unit of measurement.

1. Record the length of the objects using a suitable unit of
measurement.

Object Length (cm)

2. What is the tool used to measure the length of the objects
above? Why did you use that tool?

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________.

1.1.3 75

Making an Inference Date:

6

Observe the situations in the pictures below. Tick ( ) the correct
inference.

12

The car engine is hot. He is walking with a cane.
He is blind.
The car is producing smoke.

34

My watch has
stopped!

The watch has run out The boy is sleeping.
of energy. The boy is not feeling well.
The watch has stopped.
8-10
1.1.4

6

Making an Inference and Date:
Predicting
7

Lim and his friends investigate how a toy car moves when placed
on a cardboard held by two round magnets as shown in the
diagrams below.

Before being pushed After being pushed

magnet A the direction of
movement of the toy car
toy car

cardboard the direction
magnet B of magnet B
being pushed

Based on the investigation above, answer the following questions.

1. Write your observations on the toy car after magnet B was
pushed.
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________.

2. State your inference based on your observations.
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________.

3. Predict what might happen to the toy car if magnet B is
turned upside down.
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________.

1.1.4 8-12 7
1.1.5

Predicting Date:

Complete the following sentences. 8

12

The wet shirt will _________ The water will ___________
after a few hours near if it is left to run into the
the fan. clogged sink.

34

The swimmer who is The butterfly inside the
leading will _____________ closed jar will _______ if left
the swimming event. for a long time without air.

1.1.5 11-12

8

Communicating Date:

9

Rani investigates how her friends go to school each day. Her results
are shown below.

Way of travelling to school Number of pupils (person)
Walking 6
By bicycle 8
By motorcycle 5
By car 11

Transfer the information above into a different form of communication.

1.1.6 NTEOATCAHGERU’RSUNOTES 13-14

• Other forms of communication are bar charts, pictorial charts, and 9
pie charts.

Using and Handling Science Date:
Apparatus and Substances
10

Tick ( ) the right methods and cross ( ) the wrong methods.

12

34
56

1.2.1 16

10

Handling Specimens Date:

11

Observe the methods of handling specimens as shown below.
Tick ( ) the right methods and cross ( ) the wrong methods.

1. Collecting the specimens

AB

2. Using the specimens

AB

3. Releasing the specimens

AB

1.2.2 16-17

11

Sketch a Chilli Plant Date:

12

Sketch a chilli plant in the space below. Then, label the parts of
the chilli plant correctly.

stem fruit root leaf

1.2.3 18-19

12

Date: 13

Sketch the Science Apparatus

1. Tick ( ) the correct sketch of the beaker in the space provided.

2. Complete the sketch of the science apparatus below in the
space provided. Then, label it correctly.

beaker
water
pipe-clay
triangle

tripod Bunsen
stand burner

tripod stand pipe-clay triangle
heat
1.2.3 source

18-19 13

Cleaning and Storing Science Date: 14
Apparatus

Observe the pictures below and complete the sentences with the
correct answers.

Dry water Arrange

labelled wet brush

1

Clean the measuring cylinder using a

and running

.

2

the
beakers and test tubes before storing
them.

3

the beakers and the
petri dishes in the
boxes and store them in the cupboard.

1.2.4 20
1.2.5

14

2 SCIENCE ROOM RULES

Before, During, and After Date:

1

Write suitable Science Room Rules for the following situations.

Situation 1 Situation 2

Situation 3 Situation 4

Situation 1 24-26
Situation 2
Situation 3
Situation 4

2.1.1

15

Science Room Rules Date:

2

Write the mistake made and the rule that must be followed in
each situation.

1 Mistake:

Rule to be followed:

2 Mistake:

Rule to be followed:

3 Mistake:

Rule to be followed:

2.1.1 24-26

16

3 HUMANS

Look at My Teeth Date:

1

Colour the teeth using the clues given. Name the types of teeth.

1111 1
22 2
33 3
33
33 30-31
33
33

33
33
33

33
33
22
1 1 11

Clue: 1 - Blue
2 - Yellow
3 - Green

3.1.1

17

The Functions of My Teeth Date:

Match each tooth with its function. 2

Type of tooth Function of tooth
1.

Cuts food

2.
Grinds food

3.
Tears food

3.1.1 30-31

18

Date: 3

Knowing the Functions of Teeth

Tick ( ) the types of teeth that indicate their correct functions.

1.
Incisor

Canine

Molar

2.
Incisor
Canine
Molar

3.
Incisor
Canine
Molar

3.1.1 30-31

19

Cross Section of a Tooth Date:

4

Complete the sketch of the tooth structure and label it.
Then, colour the parts.

gum blood vessels enamel dentine nerves

3.1.2 32-33
3.1.5

20

Human Teeth Date:

Complete the following table. 5
Milk Teeth Set
Permanent Teeth Set

Similarities

Differences
Number of

teeth
Thickness of
the enamel
When it starts

to grow
Life span

Size

3.1.3 34-35

21

My Healthy Teeth Date:

6

Observe the pictures. Then, fill in the spaces with the correct
practices of dental care.

1.
My teeth are healthy because I...

2.
My teeth are healthy because I...

3.
My teeth are healthy because I...

3.1.4 37-39

22

Dental Care Practices Date:

7

Write True or False in the boxes.

1. Rinsing our mouth before eating removes
food that is stuck between the teeth.

2. Our teeth may decay if we always eat
sweet food.

3. We do not need to rinse our mouth after
eating.

4. Brush our teeth at least twice a day.

5. We must go to the dentist for
treatment and dental checks.

6. Go for a dental check every six years.

7. Eating ice cream strengthens the teeth
and is good for the teeth.

3.1.4 37-39

23

My Teeth Hurt Date:

8

Based on the diagrams shown, answer all the questions below.

healthy teeth tooth decay

1. Why do teeth decay?
____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________.

2. What must we do if we have tooth decay?
Eat more sweet food.
See a dentist.
Pull out the bad teeth ourselves.

3. Suggest ways to prevent tooth decay.
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________.

3.1.4 37-39
3.1.5

24

Dental Care Date:

9

Find information from different sources on ways to take care of our
teeth. Using the information, design a poster in the space below.

3.1.4 37-39 25
3.1.5

Classes of Food Date:

10

Write three examples for each class of food in the spaces provided.

1. Carbohydrate 2. Protein

(i) __________________ (i) __________________
(ii) __________________ (ii) __________________
(iii) __________________ (iii) __________________

3. Fats 4. Vitamins

(i) __________________ (i) __________________
(ii) __________________ (ii) __________________
(iii) __________________ (iii) __________________

5. Minerals 6. Fibre

(i) __________________ (i) __________________
(ii) __________________ (ii) __________________
(iii) __________________ (iii) __________________

7. Water

(i) __________________
(ii) __________________
(iii) __________________

3.2.1 40-41

26

Date: 11

The Importance of My Food 4.

Complete the crossword puzzle below.

5.
6.

1.

2.

3.

Clue

Horizontal
1. Rice provides energy, so it is classified as _____.
2. The intake of _____ is important as it can regulate body

temperature.
3. Butter helps to warm the body because it is classified as _____.

Vertical
4. Fish is important for growth as it is classified as _____.
5. _____ and minerals help to maintain good health.
6. _____ is the class of food that can prevent constipation.

3.2.2 42-43

27

Date: 12

The Importance of Food in Life

In each situation below, choose the correct answer to explain
the importance of food.

1.

Babies need milk because
it helps them to
_____________________________
(prevent constipation/grow).

2.

During hot days, we need
to drink a lot of water to
______________________________
(regulate body temperature/warm
the body).

3.

Ouch! The boy needs to eat
I’m having vegetables and fruits to prevent
constipation. ______________________________

(loss of energy/constipation).

333...222...325 424-54-347

28

Tasty Nasi Lemak Date:

13

Write the classes of food and identify the importance in a serving
of nasi lemak and tea as shown below.

Class of food:

Importance:

tea nasi lemak Class of food:
Class of food: Importance:
Class of food:
Importance: Importance:

Class of food: Class of food: Class of food:
Importance: Importance: Importance:

3.2.2 42-43 29
3.2.5

My Favourite Menu Date:

14

1. Based on the Food Pyramid, colour four types of food that
you would choose for a balanced diet.

fried fish chicken soup rice watermelon

fried prawns vegetable soup papaya cucumber

2. List the types of food that you have chosen for your meal.
(i) ________________________________________________.
(ii) ________________________________________________.
(iii) ________________________________________________.
(iv) ________________________________________________.

3. Why did you choose these types of food?
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________.

3.2.3 44-45

30

The Effects of an Imbalanced Date:
Diet
15
Answer all the questions below.

1. Is the meal shown above balanced?
Yes No

Give your reasons.
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________.

2. (i) What are the effects if this meal is always eaten?
It causes constipation.
It causes weight gain.
It causes weight loss.

(ii) Why does this meal have such effects?
_________________________________________________
________________________________________________.

3. How can you change the above meal into a balanced diet?
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________.

3.2.4 47 31

The Effects of Eating an Date:
Imbalanced Diet
16

Write the effects based on the situations shown below.

1 Effect

He refuses to eat _____________________________________
vegetables and fruits. _____________________________________
_____________________________________
____________________________________.

2 Effect

He likes to eat _____________________________________
fast food. _____________________________________
_____________________________________
3 ____________________________________.

She likes eating Effect
sweet food.
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
____________________________________.

3.2.4 47

32

Digestion Date:

17

Name parts of the digestive system and describe the digestion
process.

Part: __________________
Process: Food is broken down
by ________________________,
___________________, and saliva.

Part: __________________
Process: Food moves
through this canal to the
____________________________.

Part: __________________
Process: Food is broken down and
becomes ______________.

Part: __________________
Process:______________________
from the food are absorbed.

Part: __________________
Process: Undigested food is
__________________ through this
as ____________________.

3.3.1 49-53

33

The Journey of Food Date:

18

1. Find the correct route to show the flow of food during
digestion.

END

START

2. Arrange the flow of food during digestion.

3.3.2 50-51

34

Digested Food Date:

19

1. Answer all the questions by filling in the blanks. The letter that
is written in the must be arranged to get the answer for
Question 2.

(i)

D is chewed into small pieces in the mouth.

(ii) I V help in the

Teeth, tongue, and S

digestion process in the mouth.

(iii) Food from the mouth is carried to the stomach through a

narrow canal called the O S P H G S .

(iv) The food is further broken down in the

S O A H.

(v) Nutrients from food and fluids are absorbed in the

I T ST N .

(vi) The anus is the end section of the digestive

SY E.

2. What happens to digested food that is not needed by the body?

Digested food that is not needed by the body is expelled
through the anus as

3.3.3 49-53

35

Disrupted Digestion Date:

20

Answer all the questions.

1. The following actions are done while eating.
Cross ( ) the actions that may disrupt digestion.

Eating while hopping Eating in a proper manner

Eating too fast

2. Based on the answers above, complete the following sentence.

The actions of

and may disrupt
digestion.

3. Cross ( ) the effects of the actions above that disrupt digestion.

Choking Vomiting Food is easily digested

3.3.4 54

36

4 ANIMALS

Classification of Animals Date:

1

Colour the animals shown in the pictures below according to
the following:

Animals that eat plants only. : Green

Animals that eat other animals only. : Red

Animals that eat both plants and other animals. : Blue

4.1.1 60-61

37

Let’s Classify Them Date:

2

1. Based on Activity 1, classify the animals according to their
natural eating habits. Write your answers in the table below.

Animals’ Eating Habits

eat eat eat

2. Animals that eat other animals 62-63
only are known as

3. Animals that eat plants
only are known as

4. Animals that eat both plants and
other animals are known as

4.1.2

38

Animals’ Eating Habits Date:

3

Observe the picture below and answer all the questions.

1. State the herbivores.
___________________________________________________.

2. Give your reason for the answer above.
___________________________________________________.

3. Name an animal that eats other animals only.
___________________________________________________.

4. Tick ( ) the correct answers.
(i) Besides grasshoppers, rats eat __________ too.

goats paddy eagles

(ii) State the eating habit of a rat.

Herbivore Carnivore Omnivore

4.1.2 62-63 39
4.1.3

Aishah’s Pet Date:

Aishah has a pet rabbit. 4

1. Colour the food that Aishah should give to her rabbit.

carrot meat cabbage

grasshopper broccoli fish
.
2. A rabbit eats .
Based on its eating habit, the rabbit is a
62-63
4.1.2
4.1.3

40

Who Am I? Date:

Solve the riddles and write the answers below. 5

1. Answer:

Living in the forest as I wish,
Furry and bigger than a man,
Eating fruits, honey, and fish,
Guess me if you can.

The is an because
.
2.
Answer:
My body is slippery, slimy, and green,
A good swimmer, I jump to such a height,
Gobbling flies, little fish before I’m seen,
Guess me if you’re bright.

The is a because
.
3. My body is huge, but have no fear,
Answer:
Juicy sugar cane, bananas are my food,
Four-footed with great flapping ears, because
.
Dear friend, guess me if you’re good.

The is a

4.1.3 62-63

41

Identifying Animals’ Teeth Date:

6

Match the animal with its correct dentition.

Animals Dentition
1.

2.

3.

4.

4.1.4 64-66

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