ETHNOSCIENCE ANALYSIS OF TRADITIONAL LIQUID PALM SUGAR PRODUCTION IN ACEH AS A CONTEXTUAL SCIENCE LEARNING RESOURCE

Authors

  • Meriza Faradilla Universitas Bina Bangsa Getsempena
  • Khairul Rizal Universitas Islam Kebangsaan Indonesia

Keywords:

Ethnoscience, Liquid palm sugar, Local wisdom, Science learning.

Abstract

Aceh's traditional manufacturing of liquid palm sugar shows indigenous knowledge that includes a number of scientific ideas pertinent to science education. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential of traditional liquid palm sugar manufacturing as a contextual science learning tool and to analyse the ethnoscientific elements that are present in it. Through observation, documentation, and a review of the literature, this study employed a qualitative descriptive method among Acehnese traditional palm sugar production villages. The findings demonstrated that the activities involved in the production process—sap collecting, filtering, heating, concentration, caramelisation, and cooling—reflect scientific ideas related to plant physiology, heat transport, evaporation, and chemical change. Local communities use empirical knowledge passed down through the centuries to regulate product quality, processing time, and temperature. Students' conceptual grasp and respect of local culture can be enhanced by incorporating ethnoscience into science education. Consequently, there is a good chance that traditional liquid palm sugar manufacturing will develop into a contextual and culturally sensitive science teaching tool.

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2026-05-31 — Updated on 2026-06-06

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Faradilla, M., & Rizal, K. (2026). ETHNOSCIENCE ANALYSIS OF TRADITIONAL LIQUID PALM SUGAR PRODUCTION IN ACEH AS A CONTEXTUAL SCIENCE LEARNING RESOURCE. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA Dan Etnosains, 1(1), 31–36. Retrieved from https://ejournal.bbg.ac.id/index.php/jipie/article/view/3961 (Original work published May 31, 2026)

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA dan Etnosains (JIPIE)

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