Developing 7E Model Lesson Plan for Grade 9 Students: Fostering Science Literacy and Environmental Awareness of Climate Change
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This action research study focuses on developing and evaluating a 7E model lesson plan for grade 9 students to enhance science literacy and environmental awareness of climate change. The research design employed a quasi-experimental approach with a one-group pretest and posttest design, involving 30 students from Ranao Institute for Science and Technology Preparatory School Inc. The study utilized a variety of statistical measures, including mean, frequency, percentage, and normalized gain, to assess the impact of the 7E model intervention. Findings indicate a significant improvement in students' conceptual understanding of climate change concepts, with a posttest average score of 10.6 and a normalized gain of 0.45. The implementation of the 7E model lesson plan demonstrated enhanced student engagement and interest in the topic, as reflected in the overall weighted mean of 3.421. Ethical considerations were carefully observed throughout the study, ensuring participant consent, privacy protection, and data confidentiality. The study concludes that the 7E model lesson plan effectively enhances students' comprehension of climate change concepts and fosters positive attitudes towards environmental stewardship and sustainability practices.
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