Volume/Issue :

Article type :

Case studies

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5-12

Abstract :

Recently, in public spaces, there has been frequent discussion about parents' and teachers' observations that students of various ages are losing motivation to learn. To maintain students' attention and enhance their critical and logical thinking, it is necessary to seek educational methods that support this. This is especially relevant in grades 5–6, as 11–13-year-old students are very active and may find it more difficult to maintain attention, independently prepare for lessons, or critically evaluate information. Inquiry-based learning can be one tool to increase students' motivation and help them understand the value of the sciences, encouraging them to choose to study these fields. By applying the scientific research method, students can experience the joy of discovery, which stimulates interest in science and cultivates the ability to apply scientific principles to real-life problems. The scientific research method is particularly suitable for grades 5–6, as it allows students to engage actively, collaborate, communicate, critically evaluate available information, apply existing knowledge, and seek new information. Education should be flexible (Mishra, 2025). Practical activities can be adapted for students with various needs and also encourage interest in the natural sciences (Mondal, 2024; Putri, 2026). By applying the scientific inquiry method, students with well-developed logical thinking further deepen their knowledge and skills in the field of natural sciences, while students with less developed logical thinking can experience learning success, enjoy their achievements, and make discoveries in natural science lessons. It can be assumed that the scientific inquiry method is useful for developing critical, logical thinking, increasing self-confidence, independently seeking ways to solve problems, and consulting with teachers, parents, and other specialists. The effectiveness of the method can be compared when these students finish school and choose to study their desired fields.

Keywords :

inquiry‑based learning, scientific inquiry method, science education, learning motivation, collaboration

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Cite as :

Baranova, K. (2026). Vizualizacija gamtamoksliniame ugdyme: veiksmingi sprendimai 5–6 klasėms [Visualization in science education: effective solutions for grades 5–6]. Gamtamokslinis ugdymas bendrojo ugdymo mokykloje / Natural Science Education in a Comprehensive School, 32, 5–12. https://doi.org/10.48127/gu/26.32.05