Magic Shell Decoration from Seashell Waste as a Learning Resource Based on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Junior High School Science Learning in Cirebon
Alvyn Karina Lestari, Riandi, Rini Sholihat

Univesitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No.229, Isola, Kec. Sukasari, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40154

Abstract

The shellfish waste in Cirebon area is a type of fishery waste whose processing has not been maximized so that it is still an environmental problem. In science learning in junior high schools, there is a discussion of material about environmental pollution so that the waste of this shell can be learned by students and this shellfish waste can be used for pot decoration, tissue holder decoration or for other crafts as creatively as students use it. Education for sustainable development (ESD) is a lifelong learning process that aims to inform and involve the population to be creative, also have the skills to solve scientific problems, and social literacy, then commit to be tied to personal and group responsibilities. In this study, the theme of science learning that can be inserted into Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is related to SDG^s goal number 12, namely consumption and production which are responsible for every human being and very close to the activities of students with the basic competencies in science learning, namely: 3.8 analyzing the occurrence of environmental pollution and its impact on the ecosystem and 4.8 writing about the idea of solving pollution problems in the environment based on observations. This research uses a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques using interviews and literature studies.

Keywords: Education for Sustainable Development, Science Learning, Seashell Waste

Topic: ESD in Science Education