Abstract
This study aims to determine the effect of using Google Earth media through the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model on the learning outcomes of social studies on natural phenomena material for fifth-grade students of SDN Telang 2 in the 2026/2027 academic year. The study used a quantitative approach with the Pre-Experimental Design method and One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The research subjects were 17 students. Data collection techniques were carried out through tests, observations, and documentation. The research instrument was a multiple-choice test given before and after treatment. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired sample t-test. The results showed that the average pretest score of 68.82 increased to 79.41 in the posttest, with an increase of 10.59 points. The results of the paired sample t-test showed a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.000 <0.05, so H₀ was rejected and H₁ was accepted. These findings indicate that the use of Google Earth media through the CTL model has a significant effect on the learning outcomes of social studies on natural phenomena material. The integration of Google Earth and CTL provides a more contextual, interactive, and meaningful learning experience, helping students understand the concept of natural features more concretely. Therefore, Google Earth, through the CTL model, can be used as an alternative media and effective learning model to improve social studies learning outcomes in elementary schools. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan media Google Earth melalui model Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) terhadap hasil belajar IPS materi kenampakan alam pada siswa kelas V SDN Telang 2 Tahun Pelajaran 2026/2027. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode Pre-Experimental Design dan desain One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 17 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui tes, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Instrumen penelitian berupa tes pilihan ganda yang diberikan sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan. Data dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan uji paired sample t-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai rata-rata pretest sebesar 68,82 meningkat menjadi 79,41 pada posttest, dengan peningkatan sebesar 10,59 poin. Hasil uji paired sample t-test menunjukkan nilai signifikansi (2-tailed) sebesar 0,000 < 0,05, sehingga H₀ ditolak dan H₁ diterima. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media Google Earth melalui model CTL berpengaruh signifikan terhadap hasil belajar IPS materi kenampakan alam. Integrasi Google Earth dan CTL mampu memberikan pengalaman belajar yang lebih kontekstual, interaktif, dan bermakna sehingga membantu siswa memahami konsep kenampakan alam secara lebih konkret. Oleh karena itu, Google Earth melalui model CTL dapat dijadikan alternatif media dan model pembelajaran yang efektif untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS di sekolah dasar.
