2. The Study
These researches have two main objectives; 1) to develop a learning model using virtual field trips with inquiry
learning and critical thinking processes to enhance science learning outcomes of lower secondary students, 2) to
study the effectiveness of a learning model using virtual field trips with inquiry learning and critical thinking
processes, so there are two steps of research project following by the objective of research.
The process in step 1, synthesis and analysis from the literature review about virtual field trips, inquiry theory
and critical thinking process. Then used survey form about the problem in science teaching, researcher brought the
result from both of process grouped the problems and drafted a model, and which was then subjected to review in a
focus group of 26 secondary science teachers. The result of this process was analyzed and used for the improved
model of blended learning by using virtual field trips with inquiry learning and critical thinking processes, and final
of this step, researcher propose the learning model to the expert for improved a learning model using to try out to the
samples. After that, researcher develop virtual field trips website following by the result of components of a learning
model. Development the tools for evaluation science learning outcome, science concept, searching skill,