volume: 34
year: 2025
issue: 2
fulltext: PDF

online publishing date: 6/1/2026
DOI: 10.14712/25337556.2025.2.2
ISSN (Online): 2533-7556


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abstract

This paper describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of a project day on the topic of carnivorous plants, which was carried out at the lower secondary level of elementary school. The aim was to foster pupils' interest in botany through an engaging topic that allows for cross-curricular connections among biology, ecology, and chemistry. The project day was designed in accordance with the Framework Educational Programme (FEP), focusing on the development of key competencies, particularly learning, problem-solving, communication, social, and digital competencies. As part of inquiry-based learning, the pupils participated in hands-on observations, laboratory experiments, an escape game, and group projects. The evaluation results showed that 62.6% of the pupils found the project day beneficial and engaging, with 37.5% of the pupils especially appreciating the practical work with plants and microscopes. The project day proved to be an effective tool for increasing motivation for science education and for deepening the understanding of ecological aspects.

keywords

carnivorous plants, project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, key competencies, digital tools, science education, lower secondary level of elementary school