PENERAPAN METODE MIND MAPPING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP ENERGI ALTERNATIF

The purpose of this research is to improve the understanding of the concept of alternative energy through the application of mind mapping method. This research used the classroom action research with two cycles. Each cycle consists of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects and the sources data of the research were the students in Grade IV. The data gathered through test, interview, observation, and document review and were validated by using source. The data were then analyzed by using the interactive model. The conclusion is that the application of mind mapping method can improve the understanding of the concept of alternative energ