Abstract
Physics learning in Indonesia is still regarded as a subject that students fear and find boring. One way to address this issue is by integrating local culture with physics concepts. This study investigates the physics concepts embedded in the traditional stone-jumping tradition, "Fahombo," practiced by the Nias tribe in Indonesia. Fahombo is a cultural ceremony where young men, transitioning into adulthood, jump over stones that are 2 to 2.5 meters high. The focus of this research is the physical mechanics of the jump, including the run-up, the jump itself, the airborne phase, and the landing. This article employs a descriptive qualitative method, combining observational analysis, YouTube video recordings, and theoretical physics calculations to identify the relevant physics concepts. The findings reveal several physics concepts within this stone-jumping tradition, including kinematics and dynamics. In kinematics, the concepts of linear and parabolic motion are present. In dynamics, the study explores the forces acting on objects, momentum, impulse, work and energy. Moreover, this study demonstrates that local culture has the potential to be integrated into various branches of science. Moving forward, it is hoped that more scientific disciplines will be linked to local cultures, not only to promote cultural heritage but also to make the learning experience more engaging.
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Ika Pratiwi, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia
Heru Kuswanto, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia
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Conference: KAMC2024
Stream: Education / Pedagogy
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Pratiwi I., & Kuswanto H. (2024) Exploring Physics Concepts on the “Fahombo” Stone Jumping Tradition in Nias Tribe, Indonesia ISSN: 2436-0503 – The Kyoto Conference on Arts, Media & Culture 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 379-389) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2436-0503.2024.34
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2436-0503.2024.34
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