Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh keaktifan belajar menggunakan metode pembelajaran diskusi tipe buzz group pada mata pelajaran IPS kelas VIII di SMP Negeri 1 Gunung Meriah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis peneitian true eksperimental dengan desain berfokus pada posttest-only control design yang mana pada desain ini terdapat dua kelompok. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VIII yang terdiri dari 6 kelas sedangkan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII4 sebagai kelas eksperimen yang diajarkan dengan metode diskusi buzz group dan VIII5 sebagai kelas kontrol yang diajarkan dengan metode diskusi dengan jumlah siswanya masing-masing 20 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan menggunakan observasi sebelum penelitian, angket, dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasi penelitian diperoleh nilai dengan kriteria uji thitung > ttabel atau 5,425 > 2,024 pada taraf signifikansi (a) 5% maka H0 ditolak atau terdapat pengaruh yang signifikansi metode pembelajaran diskusi dengan tipe buzz group terhadap keaktifan belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPS kelas VIII di SMP Negeri 1 Gunung Meriah

Surveys of the conditions of termite attack were conducted in two regencies, Pidie and Greater Aceh, Aceh Province, Indonesia (40 houses in each location). Interviews were also conducted with home owners to collect data on the building history; culture, such as daily life in the house; the frequency and intensity of termite attacks; and traditional knowledge for avoiding and/or suppressing termite attacks. We found that 51% of traditional houses were infested by two termite species: Coptotermes gestroi and Nasutitermes matangensis. The lower parts of traditional houses were frequently attacked and severely damaged by termites. Previous land use and the ages of the traditional houses affected the intensity of the termite attacks. Several measures for avoiding and/or suppressing termite attacks on cultural heritage buildings are also proposed.

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Wood carving on Aceh traditional house is one of the Indonesian traditional heritages that has been passed through generations and should be preserved. This study aims to explore and identify motifs engraved on the Aceh traditional houses in Delima district, Pidie, Aceh Province, Indonesia. Data obtained by direct surveys to fields and interviewed owners of Aceh traditional houses, woodcarvers, and community leaders. Site visits to the chosen houses are carried out where the processes of data collecting. Secondary data were obtained from literatures and manuscripts. We found many traditional houses in some places which own interesting motifs. Woodcarving motifs on the Aceh traditional houses are dominated by elements from flora and nature. Geometric patterns applied around the engravings. A number of selected object for the houses are dominated by clouds, stars, mountains, curved lines, straight lines, geometry patterns and the woodcarver is one of the most understandings on motifs and carving techniques. The carving was commonly applied at the roof end as fascia boards, on windows, on the walls, and other parts.

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