Teaching The Light Pollution Subject Via Computer-Aided Concept Cartoons

Abstract

This study focuses on Light Pollution within the subject of “Environmental Problems and Their Effects” in the “Human and Environment” unit in the learning field of “Living Things and Life” for the 7th grades. Computer – aided Concept Cartoons were prepared to realize the acquisitions regarding the Science and Technology Curriculum. Despite mentioning various environmental issues within the subject, Light Pollution, another serious issue, that has negative effects on ecology, economy and astronomy is somehow ignored in coursebooks. In this study, that aims at raising awareness about Light Pollution, scenarios and computer-aided concept cartoons were designed to make the reasons and effects of light pollution clearer for the students. The applications of the activities were performed with 19 seventh grade students. This study aiming at raising awareness on light pollution, one of the serious environmental issues in the modern world. It is expected to inspire science teachers to develop similiar activities for their classroom practices as well.