Abstract:

The aim of this research is to show up the perceptions of the class 6th and 7th high school students on the concept of "natural resources" in the social information course through metaphors. The participants of this research conducted in the Olgubilim model are formed by 200 students who are continuing to the 6th and 7th classes of the six state high school located in the Afyonkarahisar province center, districts and villages in the 2017-2018 educational year. The research data was obtained by filling in the form “Natural resources are like... because...” In the analysis of data metaphor analysis steps and frequency analysis were used. According to the study findings, high school 6th and 7th grade students produced a total of 38 metaphors and these metaphors were gathered under 5 categories. The most repeated of the metaphors presented by the participants were ranked in the form of a rubber, untouchable pen, lamp, light, oven, air conditioning and sun. The findings were supported by direct quotes from the reasons of the metaphors students produced. The research has shown that participants generally perceive the concept of natural resources by giving heat and light, and the ability to exhaust. In addition, the metaphors that students produce about the concept of natural resources varied according to the location where the schools they study were located. Students studying in schools located in the center of the province compared the concept of natural resources to the calorifer and climate, while students studying in schools located in the village and towns found that the concept of natural resources was compared to the concept of water. From here, you can find the conclusion that high school students are influenced by objects that reflect the practices of daily life around them while making comparisons.

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