PROJECTS AND SCIENCE FAIRS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION

SNE440

Course Code: SNE440
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Professor Hakkı İlker Koştur

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Define a scientific problem and design a project to address it.
Develop and test physical projects.
Plan and organize a science fair.
Manage project processes in teams.
Evaluate the pedagogical impact of project-based learning in science education.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Examining the project-based learning approach in science education and the organization process of science fairs; developing a physical project each week; defining scientific problems, proposing solutions, selecting materials, and presenting projects; organizing a science fair at the end of the term; developing creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in line with the constructivist learning approach.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Course Introduction
2^nd Week	Introduction to project-based learning and the role of science fairs
3^rd Week	Defining scientific problems and project design
4^th Week	Project 1: Simple machines
5^th Week	Project 2: Energy transformations
6^th Week	Project 3: Motion and force
7^th Week	Project 4: Electric circuits
8^th Week	Project 5: Optics and light
9^th Week	Science fair planning: Theme an organization
10^th Week	Project 6: Heat and temperature
11^th Week	Project 7: Chemical reactions
12^th Week	Science fair preparations: Project revisions
13^th Week	Science fair preparations: Presentation and exhibition setup
14^th Week	Science fair implementation / Evaluation and feedback

Recommended or Required Reading

Bybee, R. W. (2010). *The Teaching of Science: 21st Century Perspectives*. NSTA Press.
- Kolodner, J. L., et al. (1998). Learning by design from theory to practice. *Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences*, 98(1), 16-22.
- Supplementary Readings:
- \[Instructor-provided project guides and science fair manuals\]

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Presentation
Other

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Total(%)		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		60
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	3	3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	13	2	26
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours	13	2	26
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	20	20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework	11	4	44
Total Work Load			119
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			3.96
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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