CONDUCTING BIOLOGICAL EXPERIMENTS DURING LESSONS AND EXTRACURRICULAR BIOLOGY CLASSES USING DIGITAL MEASURING
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https://doi.org/10.63437/Keywords:
digital measuring equipment, biology education, Vernier laboratory, STEM competencies, classroom experiments, data loggingAbstract
The article examines the pedagogical value and methodological specifics of conducting biological experiments during lessons and extracurricular activities using modern digital measuring equipment. It emphasizes that engaging students in hands-on experimentation significantly enhances their interest in biological sciences, develops critical and systematic scientific thinking, and strengthens analytical and synthetic skills. Such activities also promote interdisciplinary integration, particularly with mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Special attention is given to the teacher’s role in selecting research topics, guiding students in planning and executing experiments, and ensuring methodological accuracy and safety.
The study highlights the advantages of digital measuring laboratories, focusing on the Vernier system as a compact, mobile, and user-friendly tool that enables precise data collection in real time. Through the use of digital sensors and data loggers, students can perform scientifically meaningful investigations that would otherwise be difficult to organize in typical classroom conditions. Examples of experiments presented in the article include measuring blood pressure at rest and during physical activity, studying the process of milk souring, and examining the physiological mechanism of sweating.
Overall, the integration of digital measurement technologies into biology education expands the possibilities of school-based research, enhances students’ motivation, and supports the development of essential STEM competencies, preparing learners for further scientific inquiry and technological innovation.
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