Using 3D Modeling to Develop Schoolchildren's Research Skills in the Process of Studying Natural Science Disciplines
Abstract
3D modeling and prototyping are important areas of digital education and have undoubted didactic potential for the development of engineering thinking, that is highly sought after in today's economy.The authors suggest using 3D modeling technology to develop the research skills of schoolchildren when studying natural sciences and implementing interdisciplinary projects aimed at forming the foundations of a holistic scientific picture of the world through understanding the relationship and interdependence of the natural sciences.The purpose of the study is to theoretically substantiate and develop approaches to the development of schoolchildren's research skills when studying natural science disciplines based on 3D modeling.The work uses the following classification of research skills: operational, communication, organizational, and information.For them, the authors have identified the corresponding indicators: conducting observations and research during modeling; putting forward a hypothesis; planning research activities; and analysis of information sources.The curriculum and lesson planning for the "Technology" course are presented, which allows students to develop research skills during the implementation of applied educational tasks.A system of tasks and sample models has been developed to support all stages of students' research activities during the implementation of educational interdisciplinary projects following the proposed lesson planning of the module.In conclusion, the didactic potential of computer 3D modeling and prototyping for the development of research skills of schoolchildren is formulated: putting forward a hypothesis of a