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The Effects of Environmental Science e-Projects on Middle School Students’ Behaviors and Attitudes

Authors :
Hasan Ozgur Kapici
Cansu Keskin
Hakan Akcay
Source :
International Journal of Technology in Education and Science. 4:160-167
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
ISTES Organization, 2020.

Abstract

Providing individuals with environmental awareness from a young age is very important for a livable and sustainable world. In this context, the aim of this study is to investigate the impacts of the environmental science project, Water Explorer Program, on middle school students' water usage behaviors, and attitudes. A quasi-experimental research design was used. The participants were 87 (36 girls and 51 boys) eighth-grade students from four different classes in a public school. Whereas in the control group, the textbook-based instructional approach was used, Water Explorer Program was used in the experimental group. Water usage attitudes and water usage behavior scales were administered to the groups at the beginning and end of the study. In addition to pre-post tests, reflection papers were gathered from students in the experimental group. The findings of the study revealed that students in the experimental group developed significantly better water usage behaviors, and attitudes than their counterparts in the control group. Therefore, environmental projects should be involved in science curriculums.

Details

ISSN :
26515369
Volume :
4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Technology in Education and Science
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........e202916134ebef236680ce6bd50c42ab
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.46328/ijtes.v4i2.84