Field Trip Technique Used in Essay Writing

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Puzzles are a unique activity that will allow students to achieve a state of creative meditation and a sense of accomplishment. It can be said firmly that puzzles can be of great help to students to discover new things, contains many aspects that are interesting and fun, involving social and life skills through practical work.

METHODS

The researchers made use of the descriptive method applying documentary analysis. Constructed types of puzzle for such purpose were the main data-gathering instrument to apply puzzles in teaching Earth Science. There were 40 G10 learners who became the respondents of the study. One section of the Grade10 students taking Science subject was given a constructed type of puzzles in learning plate Tectonics, Continental Drift Theory and Earth's Interior.

RESULTS

Puzzles can be applied in teaching lessons like plate tectonics, continental drift theory and studying earth's interior. Majority of the students had very high performance in each lesson. This may be due to the quality of instructional materials used which were appealing to their senses, motivating them to concentrate more in the activity.

DISCUSSIONS

More appropriate strategies or techniques in teaching Earth Science like the use of puzzles for students to learn by practical approaches and hands-on activities may be given. Science teachers should be more authentic in applying different strategies and materials in discussing different topics in the subject.