A Suggested Unit in Biochemistry Using Interactive Simulation Models and the Toulmin Model to Develop Scientific Argumentation Skills and Curiosity of Secondary Grade Students

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National Center of Educational Research and Development

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This research aimed to suggest a unit in biochemistry to develop scientific argumentation skills (claims, data, justifications, Qualifiers, Rebuttals, Backing) and Scientific curiosity (Joyous Experimentation and Exploration, Deprivation Sensitivity, Stress Tolerance, and Thrill Seeking) among first-year secondary school students. To achieve this, a proposed unit was applied using interactive simulation models and the Toulmin model on one experimental group (38) first-year secondary school students at the National Bank for Development Secondary School for Girls in the Nozha Educational Administration, Cairo Governorate. The results of the post-application revealed the effectiveness of the proposed unit in biochemistry in providing the study group with scientific argumentation skills and scientific curiosity using interactive simulation models and the Toulmin model. Considering these results, the research recommended the necessity of supporting scientific argumentation skills and interest in developing scientific curiosity. The research also presented a set of proposals for future research and studies.

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