Biological Concepts among Kindergarten Children

Abstract

The research aims to find out the biological concepts among kindergarten children. The research population was limited to kindergarten children in Baghdad Governorate for the six directorates of Karkh (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and Al-Rusafa (1st, 2nd, 3rd) for the academic year 2023-2024. To achieve the goal of the research, the researcher developed a test for biological concepts according to the scientific steps for building a scientific test. After constructing the test items, the number of biological concepts reached 14 items with alternatives (yes, no). The test was applied to a sample of 300 boys and girls, and they were tested using a stratified random method. The research reached that the prominent test for children (the biological concepts test) was achieved, which was administered to children in a remarkably interesting and enjoyable way in testing concepts related to humans, plants, and animals in the domains of reproduction, respiration, food, and adaptation. The results showed that children have three different levels of emerging concepts (high, medium, and low) because children acquire biological concepts through advanced skills in kindergarten. The research came up with a set of recommendations and suggestions.