Is integrating earth and space sciences (ESS) with art contexts necessary?

Abstract

The study aims to obtain facts related to the process of implementing Physics learning on Earth and Space Sciences (ESS) subject in Bandung area. This study has been conducted to 125 twelfth graders and 3 teachers from three high schools in Bandung area through a survey method with questionnaire fulfilment. The results state that the student interest, self-attraction and agreement of integrating ESS subject with other subjects are positively response. On the other hand, the learning should be improved. Physics learning requires the involvement of students in finding their own knowledge through interaction with their environment. However, students stated that the perceived obstacle in ESS learning was the lack of involvement of students in learning. In conclusion, ESS is important to integrate with art context for developing several aspects. Furthermore, ESS developing process is needed to help teachers bring their classes in a more interesting, effective and innovative way.