WAYS TO DEVELOP STUDENTS’ RESEARCH ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF NATURAL SCIENCE SUBJECTS IN PHYSICS LESSONS

Abstract

This article comprehensively examines the pedagogical and methodological foundations for developing students’ research activities through the integration of physics teaching with natural science subjects. The integrated learning process is analyzed within the framework of the competence-based modern educational paradigm, while both theoretical and practical aspects of interdisciplinary integration are studied in a systematic manner. The research identifies the content-based interconnections between physics and chemistry, biology, geography, and computer science, providing a framework for understanding natural phenomena as a unified scientific system. The article highlights the structural and content-specific features of integrated lessons, the systematization of learning objectives, and the mechanisms that enhance students’ cognitive activity. The effectiveness of combining project-based, laboratory, and problem-oriented teaching methods in integrated instruction is substantiated. The study confirms that such an approach fosters the development of students’ research skills, including problem identification, hypothesis formulation, experimental design, data analysis, and conclusion drawing.

Furthermore, integrative teaching contributes to the formation of students’ scientific worldview, logical and analytical thinking, and increases their motivation toward learning. The acquired knowledge gains practical relevance and can be applied in real-life contexts. Overall, the integration of physics with natural science subjects is characterized as an effective pedagogical model that ensures the systematicity and integrity of educational content while promoting the formation and development of students’ research competence.