Carbon monoxide gas detector as integrated chemistry learning media on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

Abstract

Chemistry education especially in senior high school has not been integrated to other disciplines. Teachers deliver his knowledge to students by explaining a concept without showing what the relation of the concept which being to deliver with the other disciplines. Problem Based Learning (PBL) is one of the learning models which have positive impact to student’s achievement and the permanence of knowledge. Using PBL model we can do STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) approach. By integrating chemistry concept to other disciplines using STEM approach, it will make easier for the students to understand about science holistically. In this research, we have designed carbon monoxide gas detector as learning media and STEM interactive worksheet. This learning media was expected to visualize integration of a chemistry concept to other disciplines, so in such a way can improve the student achievement. The validation of carbon monoxide gas detector and worksheet as a learning media from three expertises showed significant outcome. There are three aspects which were assessed namely: carbon monoxide gas detector, worksheet and assessment based on STEM approach with PBL model. These aspects have criteria valid for all the instrument criteria