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Mini Research Learning on Ecosystem Material Based Semarang Local Potential Towards Critical Thinking and Environmental Awareness Among Elementary School Student

Unnes Science Education Journal · Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025) · pp. 69–78

DOI
10.15294/usej.v14i1.21135
ISSN
2502-6232, 2252-6617
Published
2025-04-18
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the Critical Thinking and Environmental Awareness Among Elementary School Student through mini research learning on Ecosystem material, utilizing Semarang’s local potential. The research method employed is qualitative with descriptive qualitative analysis. The subjects of the study were Phase C students from Grade 6 at elementary school (SD) Nongkosawit 01 and SD Islam Bintang Juara, located in Gunungpati, Semarang City. Mini research learning is a teaching method that guides students in conducting scientific processes. This approach leverages Semarang’s local potential, specifically the Tapak Mangrove Forest in Tugurejo, Semarang City, allowing students to learn about the Ecosystem material more contextually and concretely. Ecosystem material is one of the essential topics in the curriculum. The study assessed two main student character traits: critical reasoning and environmental awareness. The analysis of critical reasoning, based on the LKPD assessment and N-gain scores, showed good results. Similarly, environmental awareness, as measured by a questionnaire, indicated that 79.64% of students demonstrated strong character in this area. Based on the findings, mini research learning that incorporates Semarang’s local potential is effective in fostering critical reasoning and environmental awareness among elementary school students.

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  • State University of Semarang
  • Diponegoro University
  • Indonesia University of Education
  • Muria Kudus University
  • Omdurman Islamic University
  • University of Brawijaya
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Ani RusilowatiState University of Semarang9
Amin RetnoningsihAffiliation unknown7
Ellianawati EllianawatiState University of Semarang6
Sri NgabektiState University of Semarang6
Lisdiana LisdianaAffiliation unknown4
Novi Ratna DewiState University of Semarang4
Wiwi IsnaeniState University of Semarang4
Sudarmin SudarminAffiliation unknown4
Priyantini WidiyaningrumAffiliation unknown4
Margareta RahayuningsihAffiliation unknown4
Aditya MariantiAffiliation unknown4
Nana Kariada Tri MartutiState University of Semarang3
Bambang SubaliAffiliation unknown3
Siti AlimahState University of Semarang3
Retno Sri IswariState University of Semarang3
Saiful RidloState University of Semarang3
Amar Sharaf Eldin KhairOmdurman Islamic University2
Ari WidodoIndonesia University of Education2
Nugroho Edi KartijonoState University of Semarang2
Abdul JabbarUniversity of Brawijaya2
Wiyanto WiyantoState University of Semarang2
Enni Suwarsi RahayuState University of Semarang2
Krispinus Kedati PukanState University of Semarang2
Sri haryaniState University of Semarang1
Sekar Dwi ArdiantiMuria Kudus University1
Savitri WanabuliandariMuria Kudus University1
Tri Retnaningsih SoeprobowatiDiponegoro University1
Sutrisno AnggoroDiponegoro University1
Muhammad HelmiDiponegoro University1
Sri SukaesihState University of Semarang1
Nuryani Yogipratama RustamanIndonesia University of Education1
Saefudin -Affiliation unknown1
Gumilang Pramesti Fitria ArumAffiliation unknown1
Febrian Achmad NurudinAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad Afif HakimAffiliation unknown1
R. Susanti R. SusantiAffiliation unknown1
Fitri Arum SasiAffiliation unknown1

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