Teaching Scenario for Mechanical Energy in the 10th Grade

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Published: Apr 7, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.7782
Keywords:
collaborative learning constructivism energy conservation inquiry-based learning mechanical energy
Georgios Vardakostas
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9824-5096
Aristotelis Gkiolmas
Abstract

This work presents an instructional scenario aimed at understanding the concepts of mechanical energy and its conservation. Designed for 10th-grade students, it employs constructivist principles, incorporating inquiry-based learning and digital tools. Students engage in activities such as hypothesis testing, experimentation, and assessment, using simulations like PhET. Emphasizing the inquiry method and collaborative learning, the scenario seeks to enhance students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills while fostering active participation in the learning process.

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  • 14th Panhellenic Conference of Didactics in Science Education
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