INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE BEHIND YMANDAYA ISNAG’S FARMING PRACTICES
This study explored the farming practices of the Ymandaya Isnag people in the Philippines. The aim was to identify scientific concepts embedded in their agriculture that could be used to develop science-learning resources. The study made use of the qualitative descriptive method with key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and documentation as gathering tools. The researcher interviewed 10 elders and five teachers in Calanasan, Apayao. Findings showed that traditional farming practices, such as land preparation (magoman), planting (magtugnu), weeding (magballat), harvesting (maggani), and post-harvesting (makpinta'), incorporate scientific concepts such as mechanics, measurements, work, power, energy, matter changes, preservation, and physical quantities. These findings were used to create science-learning materials that are culturally relevant and promote student interest in science and cultural preservation.
Indigenous Agriculture, Indigenous People, Apayao Province, Learning Resources in Science, Science Concepts.