The Views of Students Regarding Teaching of “Static Electricity” with Educational Games

Abstract

In this study, it is aimed to determine the views of the students on teaching “Static Electricity” subject in “Electric in Our Lives” unit at the 7th grade by using developed educational games based on the 5E learning cycle model. The developed games were performed with 15 students as a pilot. The games were evaluated through the observations at application process and the students’ views by structured interviews after the applications. It is concluded that prepared games can be applied. The suggestions of how to use educational games in the learning environments were determined by the end of study.