This study was prepared to determine the effects of using Google Earth on students' achievement and attitudes in the seventh grade social studies lesson in middle school. For this purpose, the study was designed in accordance with the semi-experimental pattern with pretest-posttest control group. Quantitative data collection methods were used in the study carried out with the participation of 52 seventh-grade students, 26 of whom were in the experimental and 26 in the control group, in a middle school in Antalya in the 2017-2018 academic year. Seventh grade social studies lesson “Economy and Social Life” unit was taught by using Google Earth to the experimental group and the social studies curriculum to the control group. The data collected before and after the transaction were entered into the database prepared on SPSS 23.0. Data processed on SPSS were analyzed through independent t-test and dependent t-test techniques. As a result of statistical analysis, it was determined that the use of Google Earth has a significant effect on students 'achievement and not a significant effect on students' attitudes in the teaching of economics and life unit of secondary school seventh grade social studies course. When these findings are compared with the related literature, it is determined that there are some similarities and differences. Considering the determined results and the similarities and differences with the related literature, suggestions were made for researchers and teachers.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | December 15, 2020 |
Submission Date | September 24, 2020 |
Acceptance Date | October 14, 2020 |
Published in Issue | Year 2020 Volume: 7 Issue: 14 |
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