Carbon emissions in Indonesia continue to rise annually, contributing to global warming and ecosystem degradation. One promising solution for mitigating carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions is the utilization of Spirulina platensis as a carbon sink. This microalga was selected due to its ability to absorb CO₂ during photosynthesis and convert it into dissolved oxygen (DO) and biomass. This study …
In the physics learning process, many students tend to be passive, merely receiving the material taught without delving deeper into it, and lacking in scientific process skills. Students rarely take the initiative to ask questions of their teachers. When asked to provide examples from everyday life, they tend to give answers identical to what their teachers have taught, and students are not yet…
The development of 21st-century science and technology demands that students possess science communication skills, especially in science learning. Based on observations and analysis conducted by the researcher at SMP Negeri 1 Kabun, it was found that students' science communication skills were categorized as lacking, with a score of 45%. This was indicated by various difficulties experienced by…
Physics, as an important part of science, aims to develop students' knowledge, understanding, and analytical skills of natural phenomena around them, but abstract concepts such as heat are often difficult to understand so that many students only memorize formulas without understanding the physical meaning. Based on an interview with one of the teachers at SMAN 7 Pekanbaru, it is known that stud…
Based on observations and relevant studies, it is clear that students' motivation to learn science, especially physics, is low. Physics is often considered a difficult, uninteresting, and unenjoyable subject by students. One cause is the learning model used, such as the monotonous conventional learning model. This model makes students bored and uninterested in learning in class. This contribute…
The advancement of the times has driven significant changes in the field of education, particularly through technological development. Technology has had a substantial impact on the learning process, serving as a learning resource, a teaching aid, and an innovative tool that increases students' interest in the subject matter. The use of technology by educators is essential, especially in creati…
Science education, particularly physics, plays an important role in shaping students' logical and scientific thinking patterns, especially in the 21st century, which demands technological mastery in the learning process. Technology in education functions to create an effective, interactive, and engaging learning environment, thereby enhancing students' motivation and understanding of the materi…
A developed nation is one with high-quality education, as education plays a key role in developing quality human resources. Therefore, education is fundamental and a crucial factor that every individual in a country should have. However, the current national education system faces challenges in the form of low student learning outcomes in developing 21st-century skills. Optimal student learning…
One of the general policies for educational development in Indonesia is improving the quality of education. Education is urgently needed to prepare students to face the challenges and global competition of the 21st century. 21st-century skills, including critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity, are essential for students. However, the current national education system fa…
Di abad ke-21 yang penuh tantangan, pendidikan berfungsi sebagai proses penting yang membekali setiap individu untuk mencapai kemandirian dan kematangan mental. Keterampilan abad ke -21 mengharuskan siswa untuk memiliki kemampuan 4C, yaitu pemikiran kritis, kolaborasi, komunikasi, dan kreativitas. Namun sistem pendidikan nasional menghadapi tantangan yang sulit untuk mencapai kompetensi abad ke…
Di era globalisasi dan kemajuan teknologi yang pesat, dunia pendidikan terus mengalami perubahan. Salah satu tantangan saat ini adalah bagaimana menciptakan pembelajaran yang menarik dan mampu meningkatkan minat belajar siswa. Mata pelajaran fisika, sering dianggap sulit dan membosankan oleh siswa. Untuk itu, dibutuhkan metode pembelajaran yang inovatif agar siswa lebih tertarik dan mudah memah…
Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (IPA) adalah pengetahuan yang diperoleh melalui pengumpulan data dengan eksperimen, pengamatan, dan deduksi untuk menghasilkan suatu penjelasan tentang sebuah gejala yang dapat dipercaya. Berdasarkan hasil diskusi dengan salah satu guru IPA, proses pembelajaran IPA masih menerapkan pembelajaran yang berpusat pada guru menggunakan metode ceramah, dimana kegiatan pembel…
Pada pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (IPA), minat belajar siswa menjadi faktor penting yang memengaruhi keberhasilan akademik. Namun, di beberapa sekolah minat belajar siswa terhadap IPA masih rendah, terutama pada materi Bumi dan Tata Surya. Hal ini disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor seperti pembelajaran yang kurang melibatkan siswa aktif, metode pembelajaran yang konvensional, seperti ceramah…
Pembelajaran pada kompetensi dan keterampilan abad 21 menuntut siswa untuk dapat memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis. Didalam pembelajaran fisika di sekolah siswa sering kali menghadapi kesulitan dalam menghadapi materi fisika diantaranya yaitu siswa merasa cepat bosan pada materi yang diajarkan dan mengerjakan soal-soal fisika hanya untuk mendapatkan nilai semata tanpa peduli dirinya sudah paha…
Inovasi pendidikan di Indonesia telah mulai memasuki babak baru melalui berbagai teknologi untuk meningkatkan mutu Pendidikan. Ketika berbicara tentang pembelajaran inovatif di sekolah dapat dipahami dari proses Pendidikan. Merdeka Belajar adalah inisiatif Riset Teknologi Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan lingkungan belajar bagi pendidik dan peserta didik. …
This research is motivated by several problems, namely the abstract nature and lack of visual media for thermodynamic material, as well as the low level of concept understanding and spatial thinking skills among students. To address these issues, this research focuses on developing an AR-based interactive module, testing its validity and practicality, as well as analyzing the significance o…
The development of science and technology in the 21st century demands that students possess argumentative skills, particularly in physics learning. However, observations at MAN 1 Pekanbaru indicate that students' argumentative abilities are still low, as shown by minimal participation in discussions and shallow responses. A needs analysis involving 58 students revealed that 53.4% felt that …
The Global Innovation Index Report 2023 recorded that Indonesia ranks 7th among ASEAN countries. This indicates that in terms of innovation, the Indonesian nation is still far behind other countries in the ASEAN region (data.tempo.co). In line with this finding, the results of a student needs analysis questionnaire show that students have a low category of creative thinking ability at 33.3%. Re…
21st century learning is a learning process that directs students to have high-level thinking skills. High-level thinking skills are a process that leads students to the highest cognitive level, where students are able to think critically, creatively, logically, and systematically, skillfully analyzing, evaluating and re-creating. High-level thinking skills (HOTS) are needed so that each studen…
The study of quantum entanglement has been continuing to develop since its initial gedankenexperiment by Albert Einstein, Boris Podolsky and Nathan Rosen in 1935; and up to its experimental realization by Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger in 2022. This research explains the very basic understanding of energy and physical systems and shows its application in explaining the p…