Development of Science Teaching Materials Based on STEM: A Needs Analysis

Abstract

Abstract Science learning with the STEM approach aims to prepare students to compete and be ready to work in their respective fields. The science learning process will run more optimally when maximizing all teaching materials that support students. The aim of this research is to analyze the need for the development of Class V science teaching materials. This research is a descriptive study conducted through observation, interviews, and distributing questionnaires to class V teachers and students of the Fatmawati Cluster, Batangan District. The findings of the study show that: 1) students do not understand the benefits of experimental activities they do in their daily life and tomorrow when they are adult 2) teaching materials do not integrate various science supporting disciplines. Based on the research data, it can be concluded that it is necessary to develop teaching materials in the form of STEM-based practicum manuals.