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Guided worksheet with group discussion during PhET simulation activities

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Description

The experimental lessons paired the PhET simulation with a structured student worksheet in three parts (planet characteristics, orbit/gravity problems, and Solar System exercises) solved in groups of four or five. "Students solved th e questions in the worksheet in-group discussion during performing laboratory activity", and students could change gravity variables to see planetary movement, then concluded from group discussion. The teacher guided students and reviewed material in class using the same simulation.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

  • A prepared worksheet whose problems are designed for analysis with the simulation; group organization; teacher guidance during activities

Constraints

  • Worksheet exercises in the final part were completed in class without using PhET simulation

Target Learners

  • 8th-grade junior high school students working in groups of four or five

Learning Goals

  • Analyzing planetary motion, orbits, and gravity concepts

Claims

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Key Sources

  • Prima, E. C., Putri, A. R., & Rustaman, N. (2018). Learning Solar System using PhET Simulation to Improve Students' Understanding and Motivation. Journal of Science Learning, 1(2), 60-70. https://jurnal.uns.ac.id/science-learning
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title Guided worksheet with group discussion during PhET simulation activities
description The experimental lessons paired the PhET simulation with a structured student worksheet in three parts (planet characteristics, orbit/gravity problems, and Solar System exercises) solved in groups of four or five.
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