<![CDATA[This study aims to foster attitudes of religious tolerance and moderation through a scientific approach in social studies learning for fourth graders at SD Negeri 07 Sungai Jambu in the modern era. The method used was qualitative with a case study design. Data collection techniques included participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results revealed that the implementation of the five stages of the scientific approach—observing, questioning, gathering information, reasoning, and communicating—was effective in fostering attitudes of religious tolerance and moderation. Through direct observation of multicultural environments, cross-cultural group discussions, daily reflections, and teacher role models, students demonstrated progress in understanding and practicing tolerant behaviors, such as respecting differences, collaborating without discrimination based on background, and expressing opinions politely. Modern-day obstacles such as intolerant content on social media can be overcome through careful lesson design and continuous reinforcement of moderation values. Therefore, the scientific approach not only trains students' scientific thinking skills but also builds tolerant and moderate character traits from an early age Penelitian ini bertujuan membentuk sikap toleransi dan moderasi beragama melalui pendekatan saintifik dalam pembelajaran IPS kelas IV SD Negeri 07 Sungai Jambu pada era modern. Metode yang dipakai bersifat kualitatif dengan desain studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data mencakup observasi partisipatif, wawancara mendalam, serta dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian mengungkap bahwa penerapan lima tahap pendekatan saintifik—yaitu mengamati, menanya, mengumpulkan informasi, menalar, dan mengomunikasikan—efektif menumbuhkan sikap toleransi serta moderasi beragama. Lewat aktivitas mengamati langsung lingkungan multikultural, diskusi kelompok lintas latar belakang, refleksi harian, dan teladan guru, siswa menunjukkan kemajuan dalam pemahaman serta perilaku toleran, seperti menghargai perbedaan, berkolaborasi tanpa diskriminasi latar belakang, dan menyampaikan opini dengan sopan. Kendala era modern seperti konten intoleran di media sosial dapat diatasi melalui rancangan pembelajaran yang teliti dan penguatan nilai moderasi secara berkelanjutan. Oleh karena itu, pendekatan saintifik tidak hanya melatih kemampuan berpikir ilmiah siswa, melainkan juga membangun karakter toleran dan moderat mulai dari usia dini.]]>
