PENERAPAN PENDEKATAN LINGKUNGAN DENGAN METODE EKSPERIMEN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN IPAS (Kelas III SD Negeri 039 Air Terbit Kecamatan Tapung Kabupaten Kampar)

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This study was motivated by the low level of student interest in the IPAS subject among third-grade students at SD Negeri 039 Air Terbit. The learning process, which remains teacher-centered, the limited use of engaging media and methods, and the lack of active student involvement in learning activities have resulted in students being less enthusiastic and less motivated to participate in class. Learning approaches and methods capable of increasing students’ interest in learning should be active and contextual. This study aims to increase students’ interest in learning through the application of an environmental approach using experimental methods in the IPAS subject. This study is a Classroom Action Research (CAR) conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consists of the planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The research subjects were third-grade students at SD Negeri 039 Air Terbit. Data collection was conducted through observation and documentation, while data analysis utilized qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis based on indicators of student interest in learning, including feelings of enjoyment, engagement, curiosity, and attention. The results of the study indicate that the application of an environmental approach using experimental methods can increase students’ interest in learning the IPAS subject. Through the use of the surrounding environment as a learning resource and simple experimental activities, students became more active, enthusiastic, and find it easier to understand the learning material. Thus, an environmental approach combined with experimental methods has proven effective in creating a more meaningful and enjoyable learning experience that enhances students’ interest in learning.