The analysis effect of GEMS based learning program's on 6th grade student's achievement about concept of densities, conceptual changes and scientific progress

The aim of this study was to examine the impact of the GEMS (Great Explorations in Math and Science) based learning program on the achievement, conceptual change, and scientific process skills of Density at Madden's Granular Structure Unit at the Junior High School 6th grade students and the students' views on the GEMS based learning program. The study was conducted with 6th grade students studying in four different branches in three different secondary schools in Uşak Karahallı District of Uşak, selected by appropriate sampling from non-random sampling methods in the 1st period of 2016-2017 education year. The sample consisted of 67 students in the control group of 1 experiment 1. The teaching process in the study was carried out with the GEMS based learning program in the experimental group and the current learning program in the course book in the control group. In the study, semi-experimental design, pre-test and post-test control group designs were used. " Densty Two Stage Diagnosis Test ", "Density Conceptual Change Text", "Scientific Process Ability Test" and "Student Opinion Form" were used as data collection tools. Data were analyzed by SSPS statistical package program to determine whether there was any difference between the groups before and after the application. Descriptive analysis of student views was made. The GEMS based learning program has been found to be more effective in enhancing academic achievement and scientific process skills of students than the current learning program in the textbook. The GEMS based learning program was found to be more effective in the conceptual changes of the students than the current learning program in the textbook Students stated that they found the GEMS-based learning program fun. They also pointed out that the GEMS based learning program has a positive effect on the course subjects. Students have expressed their opinions in the form of understanding to be effective in dealing with the scientists of the GEMS based learning programs. Science Code : 11002 Key Words : GEMS Based Learning Program, Grain Structure of Madden, Density,