End of Term Science Exam: Living and Non-Living Things

Certainly! Here’s a sample end-of-term exam for grade four students based on the objectives related to living and non-living things. It includes questions from DOK 1, 2, and 3, with various formats like short answer questions, true/false, fill-in-the-blanks, and short essay type questions.

Name: ___________________
Date: ___________________

Part 1: True or False (DOK 1)

Read the statements carefully and write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.

1. _______ A living thing can grow, breathe, and reproduce.
2. _______ A rock is an example of a living thing.
3. _______ Non-living things can move on their own.
4. _______ All living things need water to survive.
5. _______ Plants are non-living because they do not move.

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Part 2: Fill in the Blanks (DOK 1 & 2)

Complete the sentences below by filling in the blanks with the correct word.

1. A characteristic of living things is that they can _______ (grow/reproduce).
2. Non-living things cannot _______ (eat/move) on their own.
3. All living things are made up of one or more _______ (cells).
4. Non-living things do not have the ability to _______ (breathe/reproduce).
5. Animals and plants are both examples of _______ (living/non-living) things.

Part 3: Short Answer Questions (DOK 1 & 2)

Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.

1. What are two characteristics of living things?
2. How can you tell if something is non-living?
3. Give an example of a living thing and explain why it is considered living.
4. What is one way a non-living thing differs from a living thing?
5. How do living things get energy?

Part 4: Multiple Choice Questions (DOK 1)

Circle the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of living things?
   • They can grow and develop
   • b) They cannot move
   • c) They are made of rocks
   • d) They do not need food
2. Which of the following is a non-living thing?
   • a) Dog
   • b) Tree
   • c) Car
   • d) Fish

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Part 5: Short Essay (DOK 3)

Answer the following question in a short paragraph. Your response should be at least 4-5 sentences long.

1. Imagine you are in a park and see a tree, a bird, and a rock. Explain how you would classify these items as living or non-living, and give reasons for your classification.

Part 6: Scenario (DOK 2 & 3)

Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.

Scenario:
A student finds a plant, a ball, and a fish in a small pond. The student observes that the plant is green and standing upright, the ball is not moving, and the fish is swimming.

1. Classify the plant, ball, and fish as living or non-living.
2. Justify why the fish is classified as a living thing.
3. Explain why the ball is considered a non-living thing.

Part 7: Matching (DOK 1 & 2)

Match the characteristic of living things to its correct description.

A. Characteristic	B. Description
1. Reproduction	a) Ability to respond to changes in the environment
2. Growth	b) Living things make more of their kind
3. Movement	c) Living things increase in size
4. Sensitivity	d) Living things can move on their own or react to changes in their surroundings

Part 8: Justification (DOK 3)

Choose one of the following objects: a rock, a tree, or a dog. Write a paragraph explaining why the object you chose is living or non-living. Use at least two characteristics of living or non-living things to justify your answer.

Total Marks: 50

True or False (5 Marks)
Fill in the Blanks (5 Marks)
Short Answer Questions (10 Marks)
Multiple Choice (5 Marks)
Short Essay (10 Marks)
Scenario (10 Marks)
Matching (5 Marks)

This exam covers the concepts of living and non-living things, including classification and justification of the characteristics of each. The questions span a range of difficulty levels (DOK 1, 2, and 3) and use different formats to assess students’ understanding. Let me know if you’d like any changes or additions!