The Local Wisdom of "Ladu Malangbong": An Ethno-science Perspective and Its Relationship with Physics Concepts
Keywords:
Ethnoscience, Ladu Malangbong, Local wisdom, Physics concepts, EtnophysicsAbstract
This study aims to identify the physics concepts involved in the process of making Ladu Malangbong from Garut. Ethno-science is the study of the indigenous knowledge of local communities that has existed since ancient times, and Ladu Malangbong can also be categorized as a traditional food with distinct procedural steps. This research is a field study using a qualitative approach. Data collection was carried out through interviews, direct field observation, and photography of the Ladu Malangbong making process. The results of this study show that the process of making Ladu Malangbong involves various physics concepts, such as momentum, frictional force, differences in density, pressure, heat, and convection. Therefore, by delving into the ethno-science aspects of physics, particularly in the context of making Ladu Malangbong, physics learning can be made more tangible, practical, and conceptual.
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