Development of Teaching Packs of Exhibitions in Science Centres into Elementary School Science Curriculum for Grades 5-8: Konya Science Centres Sample

Authors : Aykut Emre Bozdoğan

Pages : 26-31

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Publication Date : 2016-06-01

Article Type : Research

Abstract :Science courses in elementary schools are one of the most important courses which build attitude towards science, scientific thinking system and knowledge basis. Due to these reasons, exhibitions/materials in science centres should particularly be connected to science curriculum and these will make important contributions to the education of younger generation who like, understand, and use/produce science. The purpose of the research which will be carried out within this framework is to develop teaching packs to integrate exhibitions/materials in Konya Science Centre in elementary school science curriculum for grades 5-8. The teaching packs which have been developed will include the following information: which exhibitions / materials will be visited regarding the subjects/ concepts and gains in science curriculum, how to maximize the effectiveness of the trips (pre-visit and post visit materials) (information sheets before the trip, worksheets during the trip, and evaluation forms after the trip).These documents will be a resource for teachers regarding using science centres in science instruction and it will also connect science centres which were set up and continue to set up in our country to science curriculum. Moreover, the research can be regarded as a pre-study for science centres intended to be set up in 81 cities to promote science course. 
Keywords : konya science centre, science course, science curriculum, teaching packs