FORMATION OF NATURAL SCIENCE LITERACY OF YOUNGER SCHOOLCHILDREN THROUGH REGIONAL RESEARCH WORKS

Abstract

The article observes a problem of forming natural science literacy of younger schoolchildren through the implementation of research works using the national and regional characteristics of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). It is highlighted that when forming the natural science literacy of younger schoolchildren, it is necessary to take into account regional specifics, which differ due to the geographical location by natural and climatic conditions; research skills in primary school should be formed taking into account the specifics of the North, which has a nature-like ecological character characteristic of the circumpolar civilization. The task of the article is to expand the practice of forming natural science literacy in extracurricular circle classes, to reveal possibilities of the national-regional component in environmental education through research works based on real conditions that explain various natural phenomena that are closest to the daily life of regional society, in the circle classes “I am a researcher of the North”. In conclusion, the results of testing are presented, showing the positive dynamics of development of the level of formation of natural science literacy of younger schoolchildren.