Perancangan Media Pembelajaran Boardgame Tata Surya Untuk SDN Tanjung Barat 07

This study designs the "Solar System" boardgame as an innovative approach to IPA education at SDN Tanjung Barat 07 Jakarta. Conventional teaching methods are ineffective for abstract solar system concepts, leading to low comprehension and interest among children. The research approach involved primary data collection through teacher interviews and observations, along with audience and SWOT analysis. The resulting design is a complete game board package, including unique fact cards, question cards, characteristic cards, character pawns, and a rulebook. Its visual design is engaging, featuring child-friendly illustrations. This boardgame is anticipated to be an educational media facilitating interactive learning, enhancing children's understanding of the solar system through play. Furthermore, it aims to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. This initiative seeks to improve IPA education quality and build a strong foundation for students' scientific comprehension.
Keywords: Board Game, Solar System, Children, Interactive Learning, Educational Media

Penelitian ini merancang boardgame "Tata Surya" sebagai inovasi pembelajaran IPA di SDN Tanjung Barat 07 Jakarta. Metode ajar konvensional kurang efektif dalam menyampaikan materi tata surya yang abstrak, menyebabkan anak-anak kesulitan memahami dan kurang berminat pada sains. Pendekatan riset meliputi pengumpulan data primer melalui wawancara guru dan observasi, serta analisis khalayak dan SWOT. Hasil perancangan adalah papan permainan lengkap, kartu fakta unik, kartu pertanyaan, kartu ciri khas, pion karakter, dan buku panduan, didesain dengan ilustrasi menarik.Boardgame ini diharapkan menjadi media edukasi yang pembelajaran interaktif dan visual, meningkatkan pemahaman anak-anak tentang tata surya melalui bermain. Selain itu, ia juga melatih berpikir kritis, pemecahan masalah, dan kerja sama tim. Inisiatif ini bertujuan meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan IPA dan membangun fondasi kuat bagi pemahaman sains siswa.
Kata Kunci: Papan Permainan, Tata Surya, Anak-anak, Pembelajaran Interaktif, Media Edukasi.