DEVELOPMENT OF STEM-BASED ANIMATED VIDEO MEDIA FOR TEACHING SCIENCE MATERIAL ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS

Purpose - This research study aims to develop, test, and evaluate STEM animated science learning videos about the characteristics of living things for children in the lower elementary school. The purpose of this media is to convey scientific ideas and to get more student participation through more meaningful and interactive presentations.
Methodology – The research and development (R & D) approach to this study followed the ADDIE model. This was a small-scale study that involved 15 third graders in SDN Mulyoagung 01 Dau, Malang Regency. The learning included guided viewing of STEM-based animated videos, small group activities in the use of STEM-related worksheets (LKPD), and individual assessment. Information was collected using professional validation tools, student response questionnaires, observations in the classroom, group worksheets, and individual evaluation outcomes, and measures were conducted in descriptive quantitative and qualitative ways.
Findings – Based on the assessments of subject matter experts and media experts, the STEM-based animated video has a very high level of feasibility (M = 84%). With a gain score of 0.84, limited trials show an increase in students' conceptual understanding. According to student responses, 86.7% found this media interesting, easy to understand, and helpful in visualizing concepts about the characteristics of living things. As a result, STEM-based animated videos have proven to be useful as an alternative for science learning in lower grades.
Contribution – This study contributes to the process of creating digital learning resources that incorporate STEM methods in science education in elementary schools. It also offers a media development model to help teachers and researchers improve students' science literacy from an early stage of education.