Journal for the Education of the Young Scientist and Giftedness

8-15

Authors: Hasan Said TORTOP

ABSTRACT: Renewable energy sources, in terms of countries‟ obtaining their energy needs from clean and without harming the environment is becoming increasingly important. This situation also requires improving the quality of science education will be given in this field. In this activity, in a field trip to the center for the renewable energy resources technologies, the application of learning cycle model appropriate for constructivist approach is shown. In the example of solar chimney activity according to 5E model, in elaboration step, students, by using their imagination and creativity, put out recommendations and new designs for the efficiency of the application of solar chimney. It is quite important for educators to follow what kind of acquisitions that students will gain and what kind of changes will occur in their perceptions and attitudes towards renewable energy technologies thanks to this activity. Related documents are in attachments. This activity has been very helpful in the education of young scientists on the field of renewable energy sources technologies. Keywords: renewable energy sources, meaningful field trip, the young scientist

21-26

Authors: Murat Sahin

ABSTRACT: The biggest weakness of gifted students’ education is the lack of creative activity. Such activities contribute to the development of gifted students’many skills. In this study, it has been provided to be faced with gifted students on a matter that requires holistic perspective. Students discussed together on global climate change with the help of inference and generalizations due to the activity of glaciers melt. Thanks to the science activity, students could explain the glaciers melting phenomenon from different perspective. Moreover, the development of students’ ability to conduct idea (predicting) against the new situations that may occur has been provided. It is recommended that this activity should be used for educating gifted young scientists. Key words: global warming, melting glaciers, the ability of generalization