Designing Solar System Material through Science Domino Game and Booklet
L Lisnani (a*), Ira Irzawati (b)

a) Departemen Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Universitas Katolik Musi Charitas, Jalan Bangau No. 60, Palembang 30113, Indonesia
*lisnani[at]ukmc.ac.id
b) Departemen Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Katolik Musi Charitas, Jalan Bangau No. 60, Palembang 30113, Indonesia

Abstract

Teaching and learning activity of science lesson in elementary school is considered less interesting due to the use of monotonous and memorizing methods. Solar system is a common topic which taught by applying these methods. In order to anticipate boredom and monotony, supporting learning media which trains students to be active, creative, and have better understanding is required. This study aims to find out the role of science domino game and booklet in improving the sixth grade elementary school comprehension of students on basic concept of solar system topic and generating a learning trajectory on solar system topic. It used design research which consists of preliminary design, teaching experiment, and retrospective analysis. Therefore, it described how science domino game and booklet enhanced ability of students in grasping basic concept on solar system topic and how the learning media yielded a learning trajectory in learning activity on solar system topic. Interview, observation, and documentation were used to collect the data. The data were analyzed by using pretest and posttest in essay form which aim to find out the improvement of comprehension of students on concept of solar system.

Keywords: Solar system; domino science game; booklet; design research

Topic: 2. Science Education