Design and implementation of model-based inquiry instructional sequence to eliminate the SARS-CoV-2 virus from hands in Compulsory Secondary Education

Emotions can influence the development of scientific competence and are of great relevance in Science Education. This paper has designed a, implemented in the third year of Secondary Education, during the recent global pandemic of COVID-19, to analyze the development of scientific competence in students and the emotions declared by students. The context of the activities is intended to be close and motivating for the students, so that it is based on obtaining the evidence that allows them to find out what is the best method to eliminate the SARS-CoV-2 virus from their hands. The responses, self-perceptions of learning and emotions of the students in each of the activities have been collected and analyzed. The results show the ability of the students to extract relevant information from the resources used, as well as the relationship between emotions and perceived learning. In conclusion, it is worth noting the need to link scientific education to the resolution of current problems as part of responsible citizenship in decision-making that affects globally.