Activities at the Banjarbaru Tomato Creation House as a Social Studies Learning Resource

Abstract

These UMKM have economic activities, namely production, distribution and consumption. Economic activities can be used as a learning resource. This study aims to determine the activities at the Banjarbaru Tomato Creation House as a social science learning resource. This study uses a qualitative approach, collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis used data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. Test the validity of triangulation data (time, technique, and source), member checks, and extension of observations. The results of this study indicate that the Tomato Creative House is a UMKM that was established in 2017. This Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise is engaged in the culinary sector which distributes to several modern retailers and souvenir shops. The products are tomato syrup, tomato candy and candied tomato. This business can improve the economy and welfare of families and communities around the business location. Activities at the Banjarbaru Tomato Creation House include economic activities, namely production, distribution, and consumption. The production activities at the Banjarbaru Tomato Creation House are producing processed foods with the basic ingredients of tomatoes, products such as tomato candy, tomato syrup, and tomato sweets. These processed products are distributed through online such as Instagram and shopee, gift shops, wholesalers, and participate in bazaars in various events. The UMKM produces processed food that can be consumed directly. The activity of the Banjarbaru Tomato Creation House is used as a social science learning resource which can be seen from the basic competencies with the suitability of the material. Its activities are production, distribution and consumption. These economic activities are included in the social studies material for class VII semester 2.