Abstract :

This paper presents the findings of a study on the implementation of teaching the topic “Energy” in Grade 5 Science using the STEM education model, with the aim of developing primary school students’ competence in applying acquired knowledge and skills. Based on a competency-based approach and integrated teaching theories, the study designed a specific instructional process that combines scientific knowledge with practical experiential activities. The research was conducted in the form of a pedagogical experiment involving two groups: an experimental class applying the STEM model and a control class taught using traditional methods. The results indicate that the STEM model not only improved academic performance but also significantly enhanced students’ ability to apply knowledge in real-life contexts and fostered a more positive attitude toward learning. The study thus affirms the feasibility and practical value of applying the STEM education model to teaching Science at the primary level, contributing to the innovation of teaching methods aligned with the new general education curriculum.

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Keywords :

Competence of Applying Learned Knowledge and Skills, Interdisciplinary Integration, Primary School Students, STEM., Teaching Science.

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