30-Day Study Plan: Science & Pedagogy Paper 2 for CTET | Science & Pedagogy Paper 2 for CTET & TET Exams - CTET & State TET PDF Download

This 30-day study plan is designed to prepare you for the Science & Pedagogy section of CTET Paper 2 (Classes VI-VIII). It covers essential science topics like Food, Materials, The World of the Living, and Pedagogy. The plan includes NCERT textbooks, notes, practice tests, and previous year papers to build a strong foundation in content and teaching strategies. Each day focuses on specific topics, practice, and revision to ensure comprehensive preparation. Follow this beginner-friendly plan to excel in the CTET exam.

Day 1: Basics of Food and Nutrients

• Start with the fundamentals of food, nutrients, and their importance.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Food
  - Notes: Food & Nutrients
• Tasks: Read the notes, revise with a mind map of food components, and review flashcards.
  - Mind Map: Food
  - Flashcards: Food

Day 2: Food Sources and Preservation

• Study food sources, preservation methods, and related concepts.
• Resources:
  - Food
  - PPT: Food
• Tasks: Watch the video, review the PPT, and answer one-liner questions.
  - One Liner Questions: Food

Day 3: Matter and Its States

• Explore the properties of matter and its states (solid, liquid, gas).
• Resources:
  - Notes: Matter and its states
  - Matter and its states
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and create a chart of matter states.
  - Mind Map: Materials

Day 4: Nature & Structure of Sciences

• Understand the nature and scope of science in education.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Nature & Structure of Sciences
  - Nature & Structure of Sciences
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and review flashcards.
  - Flashcards: Nature & Structure of Sciences

Day 5: Materials of Daily Use

• Study materials used in daily life and their properties.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Materials of Daily use
  - Material of daily use
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Materials

Day 6: Practice Test and Food Revision

• Revise Food concepts and take a practice test.
• Resources:
  - Test: Food
  - 2-Days Study Plan: Food
• Tasks: Solve the test, analyse mistakes, and review weak areas.

Day 7: Aims & Objectives of Natural Science

• Explore the goals of science education.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Aims & Objectives of Natural Science
  - Aims of Science Education
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Aims & Objectives of Natural Sciences

Day 8: Living Organisms and Their Surroundings

• Learn about living organisms, their characteristics, and habitats.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Living World
  - The World of Living
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and revise with a mind map.
  - Mind Map: The World of the Living

Day 9: Adaptations and Characteristics of Living Beings

• Study adaptations and characteristics of living organisms.
• Resources:
  - The World of Living - 2
  - PPT: The World of the Living
• Tasks: Watch the video, review the PPT, and solve NCERT exercises.
  - NCERT Solutions: Living Creatures

Day 10: Motion and Measurement

• Understand types of motion and measurement of distances.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Moving Things People and Ideas
  - MOVING THINGS PEOPLE AND IDEAS
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Moving Things People and Ideas - 1

Day 11: Understanding & Appreciating Science

• Explore scientific process skills and attitudes.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Understanding & Appreciating Science
  - Scientific Attitude/Scientific Temper
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Understanding & Appreciating Science

Day 12: Approaches to Science Teaching

• Learn about integrated approaches to teaching science.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Approaches/Integrated Approach
  - Approaches/Integrated approach
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Approaches & Integrated Approach

Day 13: Practice Test and Living World Revision

• Revise The World of the Living and test your understanding.
• Resources:
  - Test: The World of the Living - 1
  - Test: The World of the Living - 2
• Tasks: Solve tests, analyze mistakes, and review weak areas.

Day 14: Teaching Methods in Science

• Explore various methods for teaching science effectively.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Teaching Methods
  - Methods of Teaching Science
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Teaching Methods

Day 15: Electric Current and Circuits

• Learn about electric current, circuits, and their components.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Electric Current & Circuits
  - Electricity and Circuits - 1
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and answer one-liner questions.
• - One Liner Questions: Electricity

Day 16: Magnets and Their Properties

• Study magnets, their properties, and applications.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Magnets
  - Fun with Magnets
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and solve NCERT exercises.
  - NCERT Solutions: Exploring Magnets

Day 17: Work, Power, and Energy

• Understand the concepts of work, power, and energy.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Work, Power & Energy
  - Work and Energy
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: How Things Work

Day 18: Innovation in Science Teaching

• Explore innovative strategies for teaching science.
• Resources:
  - Revision Notes: Innovation
  - Innovation
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Innovation

Day 19: Natural Phenomena

• Study natural phenomena like lightning, earthquakes, and weather changes.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Natural Phenomenon
  - Natural Phenomena
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and revise with the PPT.
  - PPT: Natural Phenomena

Day 20: Teaching Aids in Science

• Learn about teaching aids and their role in science education.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Teaching Aids
  - Teaching Material Aids
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Teaching Aids

Day 21: Practice Test and How Things Work Revision

• Revise How Things Work and test your understanding.
• Resources:
  - Test
  - Test: How Things Work
• Tasks: Solve tests, analyse mistakes, and review weak areas.

Day 22: Natural Resources

• Learn about types of natural resources and their conservation.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Natural Resources
• Tasks: test notes, test the video, and solve NCERT exercises.
  - NCERT Solutions: Nature's Treasures

Day 23: Evaluation in Science

• Understand cognitive, psychomotor, and affective evaluation in science.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Evaluation
  - Evaluation In Test
• Test: Test notes, test the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Evaluation

Day 24: Problems in Science Teaching

• Explore common challenges in science teaching and solutions.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Problems
  - Teaching Learning Process
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Problems in Science Teaching

Day 25: Remedial Teaching

• Learn strategies for remedial teaching in science.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Remedial Teaching
  - Remedial Teaching
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Remedial Teaching

Day 26: Bloom's Taxonomy

• Understand Bloom’s taxonomy and its application in science education.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Bloom's Taxonomy
  - Bloom's Taxonomy
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Bloom's Taxonomy

Day 27: Additional Topics - Nutrition

• Study nutrition in plants and animals from Class 7.
• Resources:
  - PPT: Nutrition in Plants
  - PPT: Nutrition in Animals
• Tasks: Review PPTs, summarize key points, and answer questions.

Day 28: Additional Topics - Force and Friction

• Study force, pressure, and friction from Class 8.
• Resources:
  - PPT: Force and Pressure
  - PPT Friction
• Tasks: Review PPTs, create a comparison chart, and answer questions.

Day 29: Solved Previous Year Papers

• Practice with previous year CTET papers to understand the exam pattern.
• Resources:
  - CTET Solved Question Paper - 2 (21 Jan - 2024)
  - CTET Solved Question Paper - 2 (31 Jan - 2021)
• Tasks: Solve two papers, analyse mistakes, and review concepts.

Day 30: Final Revision and Mock Tests

• Revise all topics and take final practice tests to simulate the exam.
• Resources:
  - CTET Practice Test: Science-1
  - Practice Test: Science Pedagogy - 1
• Tasks: Review notes, focus on weak areas, and complete tests.

Tips for Effective Preparation

- Stay Consistent: Dedicate 2-3 hours daily to follow this plan.

- Use Visual Aids: Create mind maps and diagrams for science concepts.

- Practice Regularly: Solve tests and previous year papers to build confidence.

- Focus on Pedagogy: Apply scientific concepts to teaching scenarios.

- Stay Positive: Take breaks to avoid burnout and maintain a positive mindset.