2026 Grade 10 General Science End of Term 1 Exam with Marking Scheme

• Duration: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
• Total Marks: 80
• Number of Questions: 12

This paper covers the following topics:

• Introduction to General Science
• Scientific skills, evidence collection methods, and drawing scientific conclusions
• Application of General Science in environmental conservation and modern technology
• Cell biology (types of microscopes, plant cell structures and their functions)
• Levels of organization in living organisms and specialized animal cells
• The human digestive system (digestion regions, enzymes, and adaptations of the small intestine)
• Plant physiology (water transport, transpiration factors, and importance)
• Respiration (aerobic vs. anaerobic respiration, respiratory substrates, and industrial uses)
• Seed germination (seed dormancy, epigeal vs. hypogeal germination, and plant growth hormones)
• Fermentation (investigating anaerobic respiration in yeast)