Abstract
<jats:p>In this study, applications were carried out to teach the subject of ‘Phases of the Moon' to 5th grade students with digital storytelling methods. It is thought that the digital storytelling method will increase students' motivation towards science lessons and will also enable them to develop their creative thinking and learning skills. The universality of the research shows that digital storytelling is effective in attracting focus and increasing learning in science teaching. This study draws attention to the importance of innovations that support digital technologies to provide multiple learning in education. It is thought that digital storytelling applied in science education will support students to gain permanent learning experiences, learn science lessons more happily and increase their motivation towards science lessons. This study proposes an innovative teaching model for fifth-grade students by combining the digital storytelling method with the Hetagoji approach, in which learners manage their own learning.</jats:p>