ABSTRACT
This paper presents results of research and development of picture storybook based on scientific approach through inquiry method. This study aimed to produce a valid picture storybook based on scientific approach through inquiry method to be used by elementary school students as their learning material. Research and development procedures in this study were adapted by Borg & Gall procedures with steps including: (1) research and information collecting; (2) planning; (3) developing preliminary form of product; (4) preliminary field testing; (5) main product revision; (6) main field testing; and (7) operational product revision. This development research was motivated by the unavailability of learning materials based on scientific approach through inquiry method for students. Developed picture storybooks are filled with stories based on a scientific approach that builds students’ knowledge through the process of observing, questioning, experimenting, socializing and communicating. Implementation of the scientific approach in the story was presented by applying the steps of inquiry method consisting of engaging, exploring, explaining, elaborating, and evaluating. The results showed that picture storybook based on scientific approach through inquiry method developed is valid to use as a learning material based on expert assessment and teacher/student responses.
