DEVELOPMENT OF A TAXONOMIC MODULE FOR HIGHER PLANTS THROUGH EXPLORATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE SAPOTACEAE FAMILY IN THE PUMPKIN FRUIT GARDEN OF DELI SERDANG DISTRICT

Abstract

This research aims to develop higher plant taxonomy module through exploration and characterization of the Sapotaceae family found in Lubuk Pakam Fruit Park area, Deli Serdang Regency. This research was conducted in May-July. This research was motivated by

several problems, including the lack of information regarding the higher plant taxonomy of the Sapotaceae family. There are a lot of literatures that discuss the Sapotaceae family, but does not discuss taxonomy, only diversity. Biology students lack of understanding regarding plant taxonomy material due to the use of foreign terms and the lack of usage of concrete images, especially regarding the Sapotaceae family. It is not possible for the Sapotaceae family to be used as practical material because it is expensive and difficult to obtain because of limited books to support learning material on the higher plant taxonomy in the Sapotaceae family in the Biology library. In this case, the researcher connected several of these problems and then compiled them into a learning resource in the form of a module "Characteristics of the Sapotaceae Family in Lubuk Pakam Fruit Park, Deli Serdang Regency". This research is included in the type of research and development (R&D). This research was divided into two stages. The research method for the first stage is the research was done by using descriptive qualitative research with observation and documentation techniques which aims to identify the characteristics of the Sapotaceae family in Lubuk Pakam Fruit Park, Deli Serdang Regency. The second stage research method is development by using ADDIE development model which consists of five stages, namely the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation stages.).