The development of "be a scientist" media images in learning social sciences subject for junior high school

Abstract

This paper describes a research and development of media image called Be A Scientist for learning social sciences in junior high school. It employs a research and development procedures started by preliminary research, planning, initial product, design validation, design revision, product testing and design revision. The results show that appropriateness of developing these media images, on the material potential and distribution of natural resources in Indonesia, was declared decent to be used, as a medium of learning in the classroom and as a source of independent education for junior high students. The final product has been acclaimed as very good based on assessment from experts, teachers and students.