Examination of biological and physical aspects in teaching chemistry and physics topics in eighth-grade science and their alignment with global standards

Document Type : Original research

Authors

1 Department of Biology Education, Farhangian University, P.O. Box 889-14665, Tehran, Iran

2 Education Department of Kashan County, Isfahan, Iran

3 Biology Teacher, Education Department of Shushtar County, Khuzestan, Iran

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Education, as one of the national development sectors, plays a crucial role in shaping future generations. With an emphasis on emphasizes various educational dimensions, the Fundamental Transformation Document of Education prepare students for global challenges. The biological and physical dimension focuses on maintaining and promoting students’ physical and mental health. Methods: This research aims to examine the extent to which the educational content of the eighth-grade chemistry and physics addresses the biological and physical dimensions and its alignment with global standards. This qualitative study examines the content of the chemistry and physics sections of the eighth-grade experimental sciences textbook. The data were collected using an evaluation form for biological and physical components, and thematic analysis was employed to identify meaningful patterns in the content. Data were analyzed using visualization tools such as tables and charts. Findings: Out of 273 analytical units in chemistry and physics, 42 units (15.38%) refer to biological and physical dimensions. Out of the mentioned units, 10 units fall under environmental aspects, while 32 pertain to human aspects. Additionally, the component of recognizing materials and tools has the highest number of representations with 10 instances, whereas awareness of organism actions and reactions has the least representation. Conclusion: The study highlights inadequate attention to biological and physical aspects in eighth-grade chemistry and physics curricula. It is recommended to develop a more comprehensive curriculum to better meet students physical and biological needs.

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