Teaching Implementation Report: Smart Box and Picture Media to Improve Understanding of Plant Parts and Functions in Fourth Grade Elementary School
Laporan Implementasi Pembelajaran: Media Smart Box dan Gambar untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Bagian dan Fungsi Tumbuhan pada Siswa Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar
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https://doi.org/10.21070/madrosatuna.v10i2.1683Keywords:
Smart Box, Picture Media, Plant Parts, Science Education, Elementary SchoolAbstract
General Background: Primary school science instruction requires concrete visual learning tools to bridge abstract biological concepts with tangible experiences. Specific Background: Fourth-grade students frequently encounter difficulties visualizing plant parts and their specific functions when instruction relies solely on verbal explanations. Knowledge Gap: Traditional verbal delivery methods fail to provide students with the interactive, kinesthetic exploration needed to distinguish complex plant structures like roots, stems, leaves, and reproductive organs. Aims: This report documents the implementation of Smart Box and picture media to improve understanding of plant parts and functions among twenty-two fourth-grade learners. Results: Qualitative and observational findings reveal that interactive media successfully connects abstract science topics with direct visual experiences, accommodating diverse student ability levels. Novelty: The study integrates interactive Smart Box exploration with structured picture matching and collaborative group inquiry for elementary science education. Implications: Educators can adopt tactile media toolkits as an innovative pedagogical alternative to foster conceptual clarity and active participation in primary science classrooms.
Key Findings Highlights
- Tactile media tools successfully transform abstract botanical concepts into concrete visual experiences.
- Collaborative group exploration accommodates diverse student ability levels ranging from highly able to struggling learners.
- Formative pre-tests and post-tests effectively identify common misconceptions regarding plant part functions.
Keywords Smart Box, Picture Media, Plant Parts, Science Education, Elementary School
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