Utama Alan Deta, Mozza Pinkan Edelweiss, Irwandani, Misbah, Binar Kurnia Prahani, Nadi Suprapto
Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage offers meaningful opportunities for contextualizing science education. One such example is the traditional game of balogo from South Kalimantan, which embodies fundamental physics principles such as work and energy. This study investigates the application of work and energy concepts in the game of balogo using an eco-ethnophysics approach. The experiment was conducted by manipulating the thrust force applied to the logo (a coconut shell disc), while controlling its mass and the surface condition of the track. Response variables included the distance traveled and time taken by the logo. Findings indicate that the applied force performs work on the object, converting potential energy into kinetic energy, which initiates motion. A greater applied force results in increased work and kinetic energy, subsequently extending the travel distance of the logo. This study demonstrates that incorporating traditional games like balogo into physics instruction can provide engaging, culturally relevant contexts for students to understand core scientific principles, aligning with inclusive and innovative approaches to science education. © 2026 Author(s)
Doctoral Program of Science Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia; Undergraduate Program of Physics Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia; Undergraduate Program of Physics Education, UIN Raden Intan Lampung, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia; Undergraduate Program of Physics Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
