An action research on improving ntrepreneurship skills in a middle school science course

The aim of this study is to describe the entrepreneurship skills of the 6th grade students studying in a village school in the science course with the action research method and cooperative learning, and to provide the development of entrepreneurship skills and social interactions. In line with the purpose, "How do the social interactions and entrepreneurship skills of 6th grade students change with cooperative learning within the scope of force and motion unit of science lesson?" an action research was conducted to answer the question. The sample of the study consisted of nine students, three girls and six boys, studying in a village school. In order to apply the group learning technique, which is one of the cooperative learning methods, the students were given a level determination test within the scope of the force and motion. Considering the test results two groups were formed and three action plans were made. The data were collected through student and teacher diaries, teacher observations and semi-structured interviews, and the findings were analyzed with content analysis. The findings obtained as a result of the data were analyzed by content analysis. As a result, in line with the data obtained with this study, the application made in cooperative learning environments, students; It was concluded that entrepreneurship sub-dimensions such as creativity, innovation, risk, need for achievement, critical thinking and communication skills developed positively, and that entrepreneurial skills and social interactions could be improved with the help of activities in the classroom. Keywords: Entrepreneurship, cooperative learning, science education