30-Day Study Plan: EVS & Pedagogy Paper 1 for CTET | EVS & Pedagogy Paper 1 for CTET & TET Exams - CTET & State TET PDF Download

This 30-day study plan is designed to prepare you for the EVS & Pedagogy section of CTET Paper 1 (Classes I-V). It covers essential EVS topics such as Family, Animals, Plants, Food, Water, Shelter, and Pedagogy topics like the Concept of EVS, Teaching Methods, and Continuous Evaluation. The plan integrates NCERT-based PPTs, notes, videos, flashcards, tests, and previous year papers to ensure thorough preparation. Follow this beginner-friendly plan to excel in the CTET exam.

Day 1: Family and Friends

• Start with the concept of family, relationships, and society.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Family & Friends
  - PPT: Family and Friends
  - Family & Friends (Relationships)
• Tasks: Study notes, review PPT, watch the video, and revise with the mind map.
  - Mind Map: Family and Friends

Day 2: Concept and Scope of EVS

• Understand the definition, scope, and importance of EVS.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Concept & Scope of EVS
  - Concept, Scope & Importance of EVS
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Concept & Scope of Environmental Studies

Day 3: Animals

• Explore the animal kingdom, their habitats, and characteristics.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Animal Kingdom
  - Animals Video Lecture
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and complete the test.
  - Test: Animals and Plants - 1

Day 4: Integrated EVS

• Learn about the significance of integrated EVS in teaching.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Integrated EVS
  - Significance & Integrated EVS
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Integrated EVS

Day 5: Plants

• Study the plant kingdom, its types, and importance.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Plants
  - Plants Video Lecture
  - PPT: Animals & Plants
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, review the PPT, and complete the test.
  - Test: EVS Content (Plant Kingdom)

Day 6: Family and Animals Revision

• Revise Family and Animals concepts and test your understanding.
• Resources:
  - Test: Family and Friends
  - Test: EVS Content (Animal Kingdom)
• Tasks: Solve tests, analyze mistakes, and review using flashcards.
  - Flashcards: Animals & Plants

Day 7: Environmental Studies & Education

• Explore the role of environmental education in EVS teaching.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Environmental Education
  - Environmental Studies & Environmental Education
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Environmental Studies and Environmental Education

Day 8: Food and Nutrition

• Learn about food sources, nutrition, and healthy eating habits.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Food & Nutrition
  - Food and Nutrition
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and complete the test.
  - Test: Food

Day 9: Learning Principles

• Understand the principles guiding EVS learning.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Learning Principles
  - Learning Principles
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: EVS Pedagogy (Principles and Scopes)

Day 10: Water

• Study the importance of water, its sources, and conservation.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Water
  - Water
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and complete the test.
  - Test: Water

Day 11: Scope & Relation to Science & Social Science

• Explore how EVS connects to science and social science.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Scope & Relation to Science & Social Science
  - Scope & Relation to Science & Social Science
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Scope & Relation to Science and Social Science

Day 12: Shelter

• Learn about types of shelters and their significance.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Shelter
  - Shelter Video Lecture
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and complete the test.
  - Test: Shelter

Day 13: Food and Water Revision

• Revise Food and Water concepts and test your understanding.
• Resources:
  - Test: Food
  - Test: Water
• Tasks: Solve tests, analyze mistakes, and review using one-liner questions.
  - One-Liner Questions: Animals & Plants

Day 14: Approaches of Presenting Concepts

• Study methods to teach EVS concepts effectively.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Approaches/Methods To Teach EVS
  - Methods to Teach EVS
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Approaches of Presenting

Day 15: Travel

• Explore modes of transport and their importance.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Travel
  - Travel
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and complete the test.
  - Test: Travel

Day 16: Methods & Activities for EVS

• Learn about activities and methods to engage students in EVS.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Methods & Activities for EVS
  - Methods & Activities for EVS
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Methods of Teaching & Activities

Day 17: Things We Make and Do

• Study human activities, crafts, and their significance.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Things We Make and Do
  - Things We Know, Things We Make, Things We Do
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and complete the test.
  - Test: Things We Make and Do

Day 18: Experimentation & Discussion

• Understand the role of experimentation and discussion in EVS teaching.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Experimentation & discussion
  - Experimentation & discussion
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Experimentation and Discussion

Day 19: NCERT Class 3 & 4 Topics

• Study key NCERT EVS topics from Classes 3 and 4.
• Resources:
  - PPT: The Plant Fairy (Class 3)
  - PPT: Going to School (Class 4)
• Tasks: Review PPTs, summarize key points, and answer one-liner questions.
  - One-Liner Questions: Family and Friends

Day 20: Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)

• Learn about CCE in EVS assessment.
• Resources:
  - Notes: CCE
  - Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: CCE

Day 21: Shelter and Travel Revision

• Revise Shelter and Travel concepts and test your understanding.
• Resources:
  - Test: Shelter
  - Test: Travel
• Tasks: Solve tests, analyze mistakes, and review using flashcards.
  - Flashcards: Family and Friends

Day 22: NCERT Class 1 & 2 Topics

• Study key NCERT EVS topics from Classes 1 and 2.
• Resources:
• - PPT: My Family (Class 1)
• - PPT: Good Habits (Class 2)
• Tasks: Review PPTs, summarise key points, and answer one-liner questions.
• - One-Liner Questions: Animals & Plants

Day 23: Teaching Material/Aids

• Explore teaching aids and materials for EVS.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Teaching Material/Aids
  - Teaching Material/Aids
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Teaching Aids/Materials

Day 24: NCERT Class 5 Topics (Part 1)

• Study selected NCERT EVS topics from Class 5.
• Resources:
  - PPT: Super Senses
  - PPT: From Tasting to Digesting
• Tasks: Review PPTs, summarise key points, and answer related questions.

Day 25: Problems in Teaching EVS

• Understand common challenges in teaching EVS and solutions.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Problems in Teaching EVS
  - Problems in Teaching EVS
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Problems of Teaching Environmental Studies

Day 26: NCERT Class 5 Topics (Part 2)

• Continue studying NCERT EVS topics from Class 5.
• Resources:
  - PPT: Every Drop Counts
  - PPT: Walls Tell Stories
• Tasks: Review PPTs, summarize key points, and answer related questions.

Day 27: Birds and Insects

• Study characteristics of birds and insects.
• Resources:
  - Test: EVS Content (Birds & Insects)
  - Flashcards: Animals & Plants
• Tasks: Review flashcards, complete the test, and summarise key points.

Day 28: Practice Test and Pedagogy Revision

• Revise pedagogy topics and take a practice test.
• Resources:
  - Practice Test: EVS - 1
  - Test: EVS Pedagogy (Concept of EVS)
• Tasks: Solve tests, analyse mistakes, and review weak areas using flashcards.
  - Flashcards: Concept and Scope of EVS

Day 29: Solved Previous Year Papers

• Practice with previous year CTET papers to understand the exam pattern.
• Resources:
  - CTET Solved Question Paper - 1 (21 Jan - 2024)
  - CTET EVS Solved Question Paper - 1 (31 Jan - 2021)
• Tasks: Solve two papers, analyse mistakes, and review concepts.

Day 30: Final Revision and Mock Test

• Revise all topics and take a final practice test to simulate the exam.
• Resources:
  - CTET Practice Test: EVS-1
  - Practice Test: EVS - 3
• Tasks: Review notes, focus on weak areas, and complete tests.

Tips for Effective Preparation

- Consistent Study: Dedicate 2-3 hours daily to cover content and pedagogy.

- Use Visual Aids: Create mind maps and review flashcards for quick revision.

- NCERT Focus: Prioritise NCERT-based PPTs for Classes 1-5 to align with the syllabus.

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

- Stay Positive: Take breaks, maintain a positive mindset, and review mistakes to improve.