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Science (TET)

Science content and pedagogy for CTET / UPTET Paper 2.

6 MonthsDuration 14Chapters65Topics
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01Food: Sources, Components and Crop Production 5 topics
  1. Sources of food
  2. Components of food and deficiency diseases
  3. Tests for starch, protein and fat
  4. Crop production and management
  5. Kharif and rabi crops
02Materials of Daily Use 5 topics
  1. Sorting materials and their properties
  2. Fibre to fabric: natural and synthetic fibres
  3. Metals and non-metals
  4. Separation of substances
  5. Coal and petroleum products
03Acids, Bases, Salts and Chemical Changes 5 topics
  1. Acids and bases in daily life
  2. Indicators: litmus, turmeric, china rose
  3. Neutralisation
  4. Physical and chemical changes
  5. Rusting and its prevention
04The World of the Living 5 topics
  1. Cell: structure and functions
  2. Nutrition in plants and photosynthesis
  3. Respiration and transportation
  4. Reproduction in plants and animals
  5. Classification and adaptation
05Human Body, Health and Microorganisms 5 topics
  1. Organ systems of the human body
  2. Adolescence and hormones
  3. Microorganisms: friend and foe
  4. Communicable diseases and vaccination
  5. Conservation of plants and animals
06Motion, Force and Pressure 5 topics
  1. Measurement and units
  2. Types of motion
  3. Speed and distance-time graphs
  4. Force, friction and pressure
  5. Atmospheric and liquid pressure
07Electric Current, Circuits and Magnets 5 topics
  1. Electric cell and circuit
  2. Conductors and insulators
  3. Heating and magnetic effects of current
  4. Magnets and their properties
  5. Chemical effects of current
08Light, Sound and Heat 5 topics
  1. Light and shadows
  2. Reflection and mirrors
  3. Sound: vibration, pitch and loudness
  4. Heat and temperature
  5. Transfer of heat
09Natural Phenomena and the Universe 4 topics
  1. Lightning and earthquakes
  2. Weather, climate and winds
  3. Stars, planets and the solar system
  4. Moon and its phases
10Natural Resources 5 topics
  1. Air and its pollution
  2. Water: a precious resource
  3. Forests and wildlife
  4. Soil
  5. Exhaustible and inexhaustible resources
11Nature, Structure and Aims of Science 4 topics
  1. Nature and structure of science
  2. Aims and objectives of science teaching
  3. Science process skills
  4. NCF 2005 and validity criteria of science curriculum
12Approaches and Methods of Teaching Science 4 topics
  1. Inquiry and discovery approach
  2. Observation, experiment and project method
  3. Integrated approach
  4. Constructivist teaching
13Teaching Aids, Innovation and Laboratory 4 topics
  1. Text material and teaching aids
  2. Improvised apparatus
  3. Science laboratory and safety
  4. Science clubs, fairs and ICT
14Evaluation, Problems and Remedial Teaching 4 topics
  1. Evaluation in science (cognitive, psychomotor, affective)
  2. Assessing process skills
  3. Misconceptions in science
  4. Remedial teaching

About

You will be able to

  • Answer CTET / UPTET Paper 2 Science content questions from NCERT classes VI-VIII
  • Explain food, materials, living world, motion, electricity, light, sound and natural resources
  • Solve simple numericals on speed, pressure and units
  • Explain the nature of science and NCF 2005 criteria for a science curriculum
  • Choose inquiry-based methods, improvised apparatus and suitable evaluation in science
  • Identify common misconceptions and plan remedial teaching

Who it is for

  • CTET Paper 2 (Class 6-8) Science-Maths aspirants
  • UPTET Upper Primary candidates
  • B.Ed. students with a science background

What you need

  • Graduation with science (as per TET eligibility)
  • B.Ed. / D.El.Ed. (pursuing or completed)

Questions

Which books are the base for this course?

NCERT Science textbooks for classes VI, VII and VIII; our notes and tests are built on them.

How many questions come from Science in CTET Paper 2?

In the Maths and Science section, 30 questions are Science: about 20 content and 10 pedagogy.

Is pedagogy taught separately?

Yes. The last four chapters cover the pedagogy of science with practice questions.

Are mock tests included?

Yes. Chapter tests, a final paper and CTET-pattern mock tests are included.

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