February 12, 2024, the Basic Physics Laboratory under the UGM Department of Physics received a visit from students of SD IT BIAS Yogyakarta. This visit aims to build the aspirations and motivation of students to be enthusiastic about learning, as well as introducing students to what science is and fun science phenomena.
100 students from SD IT BIAS Yogyakarta, consisting of 5th and 6th graders, were divided into two large groups. In the caloric room, the first group was invited to recognize phenomena that are closely related to physics. Guided by Dr. Chotimah, M.Si. and Dr. Eko Sulistya, M.Si., the students enjoyed the presentation and demonstration of physics experiments, such as the coefficient of friction between two objects, the conversion of electrical energy into calor energy, and the electric light series.
Documentation of Activities in the Caloric Room with Dr. Chotimah, M.Si. and Dr. Eko Sulistya, M.Si.
In the mechanics room, the second group was invited to get to know more closely with phenomena that have geophysical elements. Enthusiastically, the students listened to the narration delivered by Mrs. Dr.rer.nat. Ade Anggraini, S.Si., M.Si. related to natural phenomena that often occur in Yogyakarta, namely earthquakes. Students were introduced to tools that function to capture earthquake waves (seismic) from vibration sources (seismic). Mrs. Ade also explained the observation activities of active volcanoes, for example Mount Merapi, using experimental props. Mr. Idham Syah Alam, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D. also introduced physics experiment demonstrations, such as resonance tubes and lattice experiments.
Documentation of Activities in the Mechanics Room with Dr.rer.nat. Ade Anggraeni, S.Si., M.Si. and Idham Syah Alam, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D.
In the next session, the two groups were exchanged so that they could have the same experience in learning the fun science at Physics UGM. While paying attention to the demonstration of the experiment by Mr. and Mrs. Lecturer, students are trained to write the output in the Student Worksheet (LKS) related to any experiments that have been demonstrated.
Students write down the details of the experiment on the Student Worksheet (LKS)
This joint learning opportunity held at the UGM Basic Physics Laboratory is one of the activities that support the 4th and 17th pillars of the Sustainable Development Goals, related to quality education and partnerships for the goals.
Author: Rafida Salma Rahmawati
Photos: Ahmad Fathan, Dina Wardiningsih, Shofi Rahmadini