Natural Science Learning Research Articles

Penerapan Model PBL (Problem Based Learning) untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar IPA Kelas V di SDN 48 Cakranegara

The background of this research is the science learning outcomes of fifth grade students at SDN 48 Cakranegara. After looking at these problems, one solution to overcome this problem is to use the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model. The purpose of this study was to determine the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model to improve students' natural science learning outcomes at SDN 48 Cakranegara. This research method is Classroom Action Research (PTK) which is carried out in two cycles. Each cycle consists of two meetings and four stages, namely planning, implementing, observing, reflecting, and when the research is carried out. The research subjects in this study were 27 class V students. Data collection techniques in the form of documentation, observation, and learning achievement tests. The results of this study indicate that the results of science learning in class V SDN 48 Cakranegara. The results of this study indicate that the results of learning science in class V SDN 48 Cakranegara in cycle I, based on the calculations that have been done, it is known that students who have fulfilled the KKM, namely ≥ 75, have 18 students (67%). This can be seen from the number of students who get a score of 75 and above. While students who have not reached KKM ≤ 75, namely there are 9 students (33%). Furthermore, in cycle II, the average value of students who have fulfilled the KKM is ≥ 75, there are 23 students (85%). This can be seen from the number of students who get a score of 75 and above. Meanwhile, there were 4 students (15%) who had not reached KKM ≤ 75. Where this percentage can be said that it has reached the criteria for student learning success, where students get a value of ≥ 75. Thus it can be concluded that using the Problem Based Learning learning model can improve student learning outcomes in class V SDN 48 Cakranegara.

Pengembangan Booklet Materi Hubungan Antar Makhluk Hidup dalam Ekosistem dengan Penguatan Karakter Mandiri Siswa Sekolah Dasar

Various problems arise in Natural Science learning in elementary school. One of them is not using teaching materials other than thematic package books and worksheet companion books. LKS books students purchase are printed in black and white on opaque paper. The material presented is still limited, particularly in relationships between living things in ecosystems. Practice questions are also limited, so the teacher has to provide additional questions. In addition, only a tiny proportion of students are independent. The rest still depend on the teacher and other students when given assignments or asked to work on problems. So, teaching materials must be presented to support learning activities with variations that interest students in practicality because the size is relatively small and can strengthen students' independent character. One type of teaching material that is suitable to be developed is a booklet. This research aims to develop booklets that are practical, valid, effective and can strengthen independent character. The type of research used is the ADDIE model development research, composed of 5 steps: analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate. Research data was obtained from teaching materials experts, material experts, teachers, and students at SDN Karangsari 2 Kota Blitar, with a total of 27 students. Data collection uses interviews, observations, documentary studies, questionnaires, and written tests. Booklet validation results data achieve very valid criteria where the average is 94.5%. The average practicality test results by students and teachers were 98.31% very practical. The effectiveness of booklets reached 77.47%, and the percentage of student independence reached 94.06%. After testing the booklet on students, a positive response was obtained; learning became more fun, exciting, and easy to understand. The booklet on the relationship between living things in ecosystems is very valid, convenient and effective, so they are suitable for use in learning.

Implementation of Science Education for Junior High School Students in Lampung Province During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Science education is one of the important subjects in the scientific structure studied in our world of education. During the Covid-19 pandemic by considering the condition of the readiness of supporting infrastructure for online learning implementation, IT-based teacher skills, and online learning evaluation, this science subject was transformed to students. The purpose of this study is to describe the planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring of Science Education, especially in public junior high schools in Lampung Province. This research is a qualitative research with an educational ethnography study design, and the research participants are principals of MKKS junior high schools in Lampung Province. This study used interviews, observations and documentation to collect data, which were then evaluated using the interactive model analysis. The findings of this study are as follows: (1) Natural Science lesson plans are prepared by taking into account student characteristics, materials, and the use of applications for learning implementation; (2) the organization of Natural Science learning begins with the formation of Whatsapp groups, the direction of learning meetings using Google Classroom and Google Meet by sharing links through Whatsapp groups; and (3) optimization of learning implementation in this science subject is still limited: 50% of public junior high schools in Lampung Province have limited internet bandwidth; (4) monitoring, science subject teachers have difficulty in conducting learning assessment because they cannot organize students in a perfect setting.

Development of Interactive E-Module on Learning IPAS

This research aims to develop an interactive e-module as an additional learning media for fourth-grade elementary schools in the Natural and Social Sciences subject (IPAS). The study was conducted utilizing the ADDIE approach of research and development. Fourth-grade students and instructors at SDN Cikadongdong verified the product before it was released. Observation, interviews, and questionnaires were used as the primary methods of data collection. The results of product trials based on the teacher’s response showed a score of 95.8%, which was in the very good category. In addition, students’ responses based on interview results showed that the students liked the interactive e-module because the appearance of the interactive e-module was attractive, not boring, and easy to use. Thus, it can be concluded that the interactive e-module is considered a very good category and is suitable to use as an additional learning medium in fourth-grade Natural and Social Sciences learning.

Increasing Student Learning Activities Through the Implementation of Interactive E-Modules in Science Tutorial Models on Elementary School Ecosystem Materials

The development of teaching materials requires educators to innovate in creating effective learning. E-module is one of the technology-based teaching materials developed to encourage students' natural science learning activities independently. This study aims to analyze the use of e-modules in increasing students' independent learning activities, especially in science subjects. This research is a quantitative type with 21 students in class V-A Madrasah Ibtidaiyah as the subject of the research. The data collection method is in the form of a learning activity questionnaire. The results showed that the use of e-module teaching materials can increase student learning activities by 44.74% with the most activity criteria being moderate (3-5 activities). This is because the density of extracurricular activities that must be followed at school makes children lack independent learning activities outside the school environment. With this teaching material, it is hoped that it will be able to support students' independent learning activities outside the school environment comfortably and increase students' enthusiasm for learning

Natural sciences and social sciences learning in school garden, Indonesian School of the Haque, Netherlands

School gardens can be used as a source of student learning for various subjects in an integrated manner to improve student’ academic, personal, awareness, and social abilities. By implementing gardening activities students are trained to design, build and develop agricultural hustles at school through cultivating and harvesting the plants that may be consumed and added economic value. The service activity aims to utilize the school garden as a medium for learning natural science and social Science at the Indonesian school of the Hague. Methods of implementing activities consist of preparing materials tools, preparing seeds, clearing land, planting, caring for plants, observing the students’ behavior toward school gardens, and evaluating students’ understanding of school subject matter based on learning resources in the school garden. Based on students’ responses in answering questions related to science material and social science impacts, it shows that both science and social science learning activities in school gardens may assist in an in-depth understanding of the concept of agriculture skills and behaviors of the students.

A New Direction of Learning Science of Kalam in State Islamic University

This article aims to explain the development of learning kalam science, which has become one of the mandatory subjects for all study programs at State Islamic Religious Universities (PTKIN). To understand the new direction of kalam science learning, this research focuses on several formulations, such as the trajectory of kalam science learning, the orientation, and the inclusiveness of kalam science learning at PTKIN. This research uses qualitative research with a case study approach. Data sources consist of lecturers and students involved in learning natural sciences. Observation, interviews and documentation were carried out for data collection. Data analysis with stages of categorization, interpretation and presentation. The findings of this research explain that the learning trajectory of natural sciences at PTKIN has shifted from the IAIN era, which was ideological-subjective, to the UIN period, which was more ideological-objective. Meanwhile, the orientation of learning kalam sciences has also changed from being focused on preaching to scientific development. The new direction of learning natural sciences at PTKIN has demonstrated inclusive learning, characterized by accepting differences and finding common ground and reason among students. This research confirms that the inclusive attitude of learning kalam science has positively impacted creating a harmonious society amidst disagreements.

Penerapan Model Problem Based Learning Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Proses dan Hasil Belajar IPA pada Siswa Kelas V SDN Ngampel Tahun Ajaran 2022/2023

<em>The study aimed to improve process skills and natural science learning outcomes about heat transfer to fifth grade students through the implementation of Problem Based Learning. This class action research was conducted in three cycles. The subjects were teachers and students of fifth grade at SD Negeri Ngampel. The data were qualitative and quantitative. Data collection techniques were observation, interviews, and tests. Data validity used triangulation of source and triangulation of techniques. Data analysis included data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Problem Based Learning improved the process skills and natural science learning outcomes. The percentages of process skills were 66.67% in the first cycle, 78.33% in the second cycle, and 86.67% in the third cycle. The passing grades on students' cognitive learning outcomes were 66.67% in the first cycle, 80.95% in the second cycle, and 90.47% in the third cycle. On the students’ scientific attitude, the average percentages were 66.67% in the first cycle, 77.78% in the second cycle, and 86.11% in the third cycle. It concludes that Problem Based Learning improves process skills and natural science learning outcomes to fifth grade students of SDN Ngampel in academic year of 2022/2023</em>

Environmental supplement book of flood disaster for university students

<span lang="EN-US">Solving natural disaster problems, especially floods, requires community participation. One of the efforts that can be done is by implementing the environmental supplement book of flood disasters based on innovation learning model for natural science and environmental learning (ILMIZI). The purpose of this research was to implement a supplementary book to improve university students’ higher order thinking skills (HOTS) and pro-environmental behavior (PEB). This was an experiment method consisting of experimental class and control class. The samples were 115 university students with 60 university students in experimental class and 55 university students in control class. The data analysis was a t-test that aims to test the significance of the difference in the mean HOTS and PEB scores for the experimental class and the control class. In addition to the t-test, descriptive analysis was also carried out by comparing the HOTS and PEB scores between the experimental class and the control class. The results of this study indicated that the t-test results were significant, which means that supplement books could increase HOTS and PEB of university students. The results of the descriptive analysis showed that university students were still weak in flood mitigation efforts related to the provision of disaster evacuation tools. In an effort to prevent disasters, it was necessary to innovate environmental learning to support sustainability. A conclusion can be drawn that the use of supplementary books can increase university students’ HOTS and PEB.</span>

Development of Android-Based Sikair Interactive Learning Media to Improve Learning Outcomes of Class V Elementary School Students on the Material of the Water Cycle

This study aims to develop a product in the form of interactive learning media based on Android to improve student learning outcomes in elementary schools. This study uses the Research and Development method. This research was conducted at SDN 2 Courts. The results of the validation of the Android-based interactive interactive media were carried out by experts such as material experts, media experts and linguists. Each expert is as follows: the material expert gives a final score of 1 with the eligibility criteria of 100% or can be said to be "Very Eligible", the media expert gives a score of 0.9 with the eligibility criteria of 90% or can be said to be "Very Eligible", and the linguist gives score 1 with the eligibility criteria of 100% or you could say "Very Eligible". The results of the small group trials obtained an average score of 88.5% with the eligibility criteria "Very Eligible", and the results of the large group trials obtained an average score of 90.5% with the eligibility criteria "Very Eligible". This shows that the Android-based interactive sikair learning media is very suitable to be used as a natural science learning media, especially in water cycle material, the field research stage of the Android-based interactive sikair media obtained an average N-gain score of 0.8 in the "High" category and "interpretation category" Effective". Based on the results obtained, the Android-based interactive interactive media was declared feasible and effective for use in elementary schools.

The Effect of Online Learning Assisted by Google Classroom and Zoom Meetings on Students' Creative Thinking Ability

The face-to-face learning process in the classroom is still found to be teacher-centered so that students are not actively involved and the impact on students' creative thinking skills is low. Meanwhile, during the COVID-19 pandemic, learning is carried out online. For this reason, it is necessary to maximize online learning in order to improve students' creative thinking ability. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of online learning assisted by google classroom and zoom meeting on students' creative thinking skills. This type of research is a quasi-experimental research. The research design used a pretest-posttest control group design. The results of the study show that: 1) The score of students' creative thinking ability in the experimental class with an average pretest value of 37.3 increased to 81.5 while the control class obtained an average pretest score of 33.8 increased to 72.3 which means the ability to think the creativity of the experimental class students in the natural science learning of ecosystem materials experienced a significant increase compared to the control class; 2) The results of the N-Gain Score test obtained an average value of the experimental class of 71.7 or 71.7%, which means that the use of interactive video integrated google classroom is quite effective in online learning. While the average value of the control class is 58.6 or 58.6%, which means that the use of zoom meetings is less effective in online learning. Thus, it is concluded that online learning assisted by Google Classroom integrated with interactive video has a greater effect than the zoom meeting on the creative thinking ability of the fifth grade studen

Pengembangan Media Video Animasi Berbasis Kearifan Lokal pada Materi Keberagaman Makhluk Hidup di Lingkunganku Siswa Sekolah Dasar Kelas IV

Learning Natural Sciences (IPA) on the diversity of living things in an elementary school environment is learning that can develop logical, rational, systematic and critical thinking skills through the development of the concept of the diversity of living things in the environment. Students can build meaning from the messages generated in communication on learning activities, such as oral, written, graphic. However, learning Natural Sciences (IPA) is still very difficult for elementary school students to understand, this is a concept because Natural Sciences (IPA) is still abstract. it is still difficult to understand the explanation of the material from "Diversity of Living Things in the Environment". This study aims to provide learning media for Natural Sciences (IPA) that can assist students in understanding the material on the Diversity of Living Creatures in the Environment. This study uses the ADDIE Research method (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation). The media developed can be declared feasible and valid based on the average score of the language validator who gets a score of 96%, media validator 83% and material validator 96%, results students' understanding of the Diversity of Living Things in the Environment experienced an increase with an average score of 52.35 to 82.35%.

Student Worksheets Based on STEM Integrated Inquiry Based Learning: Needs Analysis

The research aimed to determine teaching materials that matched the characteristics of students to provide a stimulus to critical thinking skills to solve problems in learning science. In science learning, critical thinking is an important basic competency because it is a skill developed through an educational process that begins with analyzing classroom problems, analyzing curriculum, analyzing student characteristics, and analyzing natural science learning resources. The research conducted is descriptive qualitative. Researchers describe the data obtained related to the object to obtain conclusions. Researchers apply the interactive model put forward by Miles and Huberman including data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The subjects of this study included class VIII students at SMPN 5 Padang. Data collection was carried out through interviews with teachers and student observation in order to obtain information related to student characteristics, learning models, and views on students' needs in teaching materials. The findings show that students and teachers need learning tools in the form of student worksheets teaching materials to stimulate critical thinking skills using the STEM integrated inquiry based learning model.

Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Using Integrated Student Worksheets Innovative Natural Science Learning Models to Improve High Order Thinking Skills of High School Students

Many studies have been conducted on the effect of student worksheets on student High Order Thinking Skills abilities. However, this research is still limited to aspects of research variables, especially moderator variables. The solution to this problem is to do a meta-analysis of the effect of worksheets on student High Order Thinking Skills abilities. The research objective was to determine the effect of worksheets on student High Order Thinking Skills abilities based on class levels, subjects, and learning models. The method used in this study is the method of meta-analysis, examining several articles in national and international journals. The number of samples taken used 25 articles related to scicence worksheets with 11 Physics articles, 7 Biology articles, 7 Chemistry articles. Articles reviewed from 2018-2022. The results of the analysis show that the use of worksheets has a significant effect on student High Order Thinking Skills abilities both in terms of class level, subjects, and learning model. Thus, the use of worksheets is effective for increasing student High Order Thinking Skills abilities at various grade levels, subjects, and learning models. Based on the research results using worksheets in physics learning is a good solution to improve student High Order Thinking Skills abilities.

THE INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL CULTURE, LEARNING INTEREST, AND LEARNING MOTIVATION ON SCIENCE LEARNING OUTCOMES

This study aims to determine the effect of school culture, interest in learning, and learning motivation on science learning outcomes for fifth grade elementary school students in cluster IV, Tabanan sub-district in 2022. This research is an ex post-facto research. The population in this study were 402 students, while the research sample used was 196 students. Determination of the sample is done by random sampling technique. The data collection method used in this research is the questionnaire method and document study. Data on school culture, learning interests, and learning motivation were collected using the questionnaire method, while data on students' natural science learning outcomes were collected using the document study method. The data analysis used in this study is multiple regression and partial correlation. Based on the research that has been done, it is concluded that: 1) there is a significant influence of school culture on science learning outcomes, with an effect of 42.1% and an effective contribution of 20.7%. 2) There is a significant effect of interest in learning on science learning outcomes, with an effect of 44.4% and an effective contribution of 18.5%. 3) There is a significant effect of learning motivation on science learning outcomes, with an effect of 44.1% and an effective contribution of 17%. And 4) Taken together, there is a significant influence of school culture, learning interest, and learning motivation on science learning outcomes, with an effect of 56.2%. 1% and an effective contribution of 20.7%. 2) There is a significant effect of interest in learning on science learning outcomes, with an effect of 44.4% and an effective contribution of 18.5%. 3) There is a significant effect of learning motivation on science learning outcomes, with an effect of 44.1% and an effective contribution of 17%. And 4) Taken together, there is a significant influence of school culture, learning interest, and learning motivation on science learning outcomes, with an effect of 56.2%. 1% and an effective contribution of 20.7%. 2) There is a significant effect of interest in learning on science learning outcomes, with an effect of 44.4% and an effective contribution of 18.5%. 3) There is a significant effect of learning motivation on science learning outcomes, with an effect of 44.1% and an effective contribution of 17%. And 4) Taken together, there is a significant influence of school culture, learning interest, and learning motivation on science learning outcomes, with an effect of 56.2%.

Instrument Validation of Students’ Analytical Thinking Skills in the Natural Science Learning by Using the Rasch Model

The aim of this study is to validate the analytical thinking skills test instrument using the Rasch Model. The method uses quantitative research methods The essay test was used to evaluate the 85 students attending the PGMI IAIN Surakarta Study Program in Indonesia. Data analysis used the Rasch model–quest application because this model is known for its use in the item response theory. The essay test used to measure student analytical thinking skills in the natural science class was found to be valid, with an adequate level of difficulty, and most of the questions were within the range of student abilities. This study found a prototype instrument for analytical thinking skills in natural science learning through the analysis of the Rasch Model. This instrument can be used to help students measure their ability to think critically and analytically. The results can be used as a reference for instructors and researchers in designing, producing, and analyzing instruments for teaching students' analytical thinking skills in natural science learning.

Using Photovoice Method in Elementary Natural Science Learning

The world and technology are constantly changing and developing rapidly. Every human being in various sectors is competing with each other to find new knowledge and new technology that can make human life easier. Various inter-sectoral collaborations have become a worthy and interesting finding to study because of their usefulness. One of them is the use of photographic techniques in the field of education which become a method called photovoice. The use of this method can be an alternative to learn natural sciences in elementary schools. Elementary school students are at the stage of cognitive development, namely the concrete operational stage that requires interaction with concrete objects that useful to form understanding. This is library research with a literature review method that aims to describe the meaning, benefits, method of implementation and photovoice assessment. So that later everyone can use it as learning method, especially in elementary natural science learning. Photovoice aims to gain insight because this activity is not just an activity of taking photos but also discussing them in group situations. Photovoice has many benefits which is suitable to master 21st century educational competencies, such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. Photovoice is implemented through group learning by taking photos or pictures, providing photo narration and presenting them. The photovoice assessment uses a rubric with five assessment aspects, including; specifications, composition, visuals, image quality and narration.

Sytematic Literature Review: Kelayakan Media Pembelajaran Mobile Learning Sebagai Penunjang Pembelajaran MIPA Di Indonesia

This research is a systematic review of mobile learning media as a support for MIPA (mathematics and natural sciences) learning in Indonesia. In this study, an exploration of related journals was carried out, as well as an analysis of the suitability and effectiveness of using mobile learning in MIPA learning in Indonesia. The method used is a systematic literature review (SLR), with planning, implementation, and reporting stages. In the implementation phase, a journal search is carried out using Google Scholar with the help of the Publish or Perish 8 application, with the specified inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data obtained was analyzed to assess the quality of the journal and extract information according to the research topic. The results of the analysis show that mobile learning media has feasibility in MIPA learning in Indonesia by increasing the accessibility, flexibility, interactivity and involvement of students. The advantages of this medium including increased motivation, interactive learning experiences, and the ability to monitor learning progress. However, it is necessary to pay attention to deficiencies such as limited internet access and lack of content development in accordance with the curriculum. This research provides an in-depth understanding of mobile learning media in the context of MIPA learning in Indonesia and can be used as a basis for better development and implementation.

The Problem-Based Learning Model Integrated with The Integrated Learning Model in Science Learning: A Systematic Literature Review

This study aims to identify and analyze publications on the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model integrated with the integrated learning model in learning Natural Sciences (IPA) based on research journal articles from 2018 to 2023. The systematic literature review method followed the PRISMA diagram. Data were obtained from 476 national and international articles through Mendeley and Google Scholar. After the screening, 15 articles that met the inclusion criteria were found as samples. The analysis showed that integrated science learning with various models effectively improves student learning outcomes. The development of modules or learning tools can also improve students' abilities and religious characters through integration at every stage of learning. Integrated science learning models such as webbed, connected, nested, and shared have been tested and proved their effectiveness in improving student learning outcomes. However, further exploration is needed regarding integrating the PBL model with the integrated learning model to implement it with better innovation. This research is expected to contribute to the development of education in the future.

THE EFFECT OF USING SONG ON THE FOURTH-GRADE STUDENTS’ LEARNING MOTIVATION IN NATURAL SCIENCE LEARNING SUBJECT AT FREE METHODIST 2 PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MEDAN

This paper refers to research about the effect of using song as media on fourth-grade students' learning motivation in natural science learning subjects at Free Methodist 2 Private Elementary School Medan in the academic year 2022/2023. The research method used is the experimental method. The research population was 84 fourth-grade students from 3 classes at Free Methodist 2 Private Elementary School Medan in the academic year 2022/2023. The sampling technique used a purposive sample and the sample used was class IV C, which consisted of 30 students. The research results indicate that students' learning motivation using song media is categorized in the high category with an average score of 79.23 with a correlation test result of 0.865, which means rcount (0.865) ≥ rtable (0.361), hence Ha is accepted. Furthermore, there is a significant effect between the use of song media and students' learning motivation in natural science learning subjects in class IV of Free Methodist 2 Elementary School Medan. It can be seen from the results of the T-test research where tcount 9,123 ≥ ttable 1,071 that Ha is accepted. It shows that there is a positive and significant effect from the use of song media on the fourth-grade students' learning motivation in natural science learning subjects at SD Free Methodist 2 Medan in the academic year 2022/2023.