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As we were notified from our college that our teaching practice was on the last lap and we have to return to our college due to the commencement of 3rd Semester examination, our 7th and last week of teaching practice in Pallithura Higher Secondary School was from 20th February to 24th  February.  During this week, I conducted an Achievement test in 9th B on 21st February based on the two chapters (Biology of movement,  Division for growth and reproduction). On 23rd February, we trainees celebrated National Science Day by conducting a school level Quiz Competition.  On 23rd February, I conducted a Diagnostic test for 9th B to identify the difficult portions and students problems related to the chapters. This was followed by Remedial teaching on 24th February based on the diagnostic test.  As 24rd February was the last day of Teaching Practice, school teachers and staffs gave as a small farewell. 

 On 23rd February, National Science Day was celebrated in our school. As this was our last week in the school, we were given instructions from the college to conduct a Science based Quiz competition in the school. Students who were qualified from the school level would be brought to our college for the next level of the competition. Students participated in this and increased their knowledge about science.

On the 5th week of teaching practice from 6th Feb to 10th Feb, I had 8th C, 8th B and 9th B classes. In 8th C I completed  the chapter Diversity for Sustenance.  On 6th February, World Cancer Day was celebrated and I and Sonia took an awareness class on Cancer and made students to participate in a small poster making competition in 9th D.  On 10th February, World Pulses Day was celebrated. On this occasion, we gave gave a small talk and importance of different pulses. Teaching practice moved towards the 6th week from 13th February to 17th February. During this week I had classes in 8th B,  8th C and 9th B.  In 8th C and 9th B classes the portions were completed so I moved on with revision and class tests for the exam preparations. On 13th February, our college trainees conducted a conscientisation programme for 8th B and 8th C on Career Guidance. On 13th February, natural science group celebrated Darwin Day which was on 12th February.  On 14th February, nat...

 On 13th February, natural science team conducted a small talk and presentation on Darwin Day which was actually on 12th February.  We introduced students about Darwin, his contributions in Evolution, Darwin's finches and so on. On 14th February, in accordance with International Day of Women and Girls in Science,  natural science students introduced some famous female personalities to students. This encouraged students to think out of the box and aim big and contribute something to science.   

 On 13th February, our college trainees decided to conscientise students on Career Options they have and they are not aware about. For that a Conscientization programme was conducted for 8th B and 8th C on the topic Career Guidance.  The session was carried on by different teacher trainees. At the beginning a small introduction on Career and Goals were presented. Later on each subjects like Science, Arts, Commerce, Medical, Engineering and Technology fields and their different courses and popular institutions were introduced. Later on students came to know about different exams and higher education opportunities in other countries. Students were encouraged to think about their future and start their planning for it. 

 On 10th February,  natural science group celebrated world pulses day by giving students a small talk, awareness about the importance of pulses, showed PPT and video regarding the same.

 On 6th February, natural science group celebrated World Cancer Day by conducting an awareness class and poster making competition. Students enthusiastically took part and responded to questions they were asked. The session dealed with What is Cancer, types, reasons for cancer, how can it be treated and so on.