Integrating Maker Education into Primary Science: A Case Study of the "Ship Research" Curriculum with 3D Printing and Sensor Technology
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study develops an interdisciplinary primary science curriculum—"Ship Research"—guided by maker education principles, integrating 3D printing, graphical programming (Scratch/Arduino), and sensor technologies (water level/obstacle avoidance). A "knowledge-practice-iteration" pedagogical framework was implemented through contextualized project-based learning, supported by a multidimensional evaluation system (self-assessment, peer review, and artifact evaluation). Post-intervention assessments revealed significant improvements: students' confidence in hands-on skills increased by 7.5%, interest in scientific inquiry rose by 10%, and collaborative problem-solving capabilities were enhanced. The findings demonstrate that maker curricula enhanced by digital tools effectively foster innovation competencies in elementary students, offering a replicable model for transforming science education through technology-enabled creative practices.
Authors: Yamin Wang, Yangyi Li, Hua Cai
Language: English
Subfield: Computer Science Applications
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410527482