Science concepts in traditional game “Dhongi Koti” from Nagekeo-NTT for developing science learning

The studies explore and identify the science concepts in the traditional game “dhongi koti” that can be integrated into science learning and introduce students to the cultural values of “dhongi koti”. Ethnoscience approach in science learning allows pupils to build the related meaning builds upon their experiences as participants of ethnic people, grow their engagement in learning so they can make the knowledge themselves, and be motivated to learn science by their own inquisitiveness. The result identification of sciences concept in the traditional game “dhongi koti” in Nagekeo districts, NTT can be integrated into science learning included the sciences concept such as Newton’s Laws, friction, and pressure. Newton’s laws take place at the time the "koti" or top of silence then will remain silent if there is no outside force influence, and the greater the force is given to the "koti" the greater the acceleration. The friction style occurs when the "koti" is based on the base where the "koti" is played, and the pressure concept occurs between the "koti" against the base where the top is rotating. Recommendation for these studies for sciences teachers to do this well, they must (1) be knowledgeable about the nature of science concept in cultural activities, (2) develop their own skills to using ethnoscience approach in learning practice in the classroom. The future research ethnoscience approach in Nagekeo district is very useful, identifying scientific concepts in cultural activities to bringed in science learning.