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Grade 4 NST Term 4 Test + Memo

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About this resource

Help your Grade 4 learner prepare for Term 4 Natural Science & Technology (NST) with this ATP-aligned 30-mark practice test, complete with a full memorandum. The test has a duration of 45 minutes.

The test covers:

  • The Sun, Earth & Space: understanding the Sun as a star, the Earth’s orbit around the Sun, features of the Earth and its relationship with other celestial bodies in space.
  • The Solar System: key facts about the planets, Sun, Earth and Moon, including how long the Earth takes to orbit the Sun.
  • The Moon & Moon Phases: understanding why the Moon appears to change shape and identifying and labelling the different phases of the Moon using a diagram.
  • The Moon in Different Cultures: exploring how different cultures understand and use the Moon, including calendars, festivals, beliefs, farming and fishing.
  • Science & Technology Skills: applying scientific knowledge through questions on balloon rockets, space and the relationship between the Earth, Sun and Moon.

Question types include: multiple choice, true or false, short-answer questions, diagram labelling, source-based reading and application questions.

ATP aligned | Total: 30 marks | Duration: 45 minutes | Full memorandum included | PDF format.

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