Keyword: «third graders»

The article highlights the relevance of the formation of natural science concepts among younger students in the lessons of the surrounding world. The purpose of the article is to theoretically substantiate and empirically verify the pedagogical conditions for the formation of natural science concepts in third–graders in the lessons of the surrounding world. As the statistical analysis of the obtained results of the pedagogical experiment showed, the pedagogical influence positively influenced the formation of natural science concepts among third graders in the lessons of the surrounding world.

The article examines the concept of cognitive interest, presents the results of work on the development of cognitive interest in landscape painting in third-graders in art lessons. The results of the study can be useful for teachers and specialists working with primary school children.