Budi Luhur High School’s COMPASS 3.0 Showcases Innovative Curriculum Integration
Budi Luhur High School successfully hosted its annual collaborative educational exhibition, COMPASS 3.0 (Collaboration of Meaningful Project of Social, Science and Art 3.0), on Thursday, February 12th.1 The event, themed “From Past to Fast,” provided a platform for 10th-grade students to creatively integrate social studies, science, art, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) approaches.
Project-Based Learning and the Independent Curriculum
COMPASS 3.0 is a key component of implementing the Independent Curriculum, emphasizing Project-Based Learning.2 This year’s exhibition uniquely guided visitors on a chronological journey, beginning with the formation of Earth and progressing to the rapid advancements in digital technology, reflecting the continuity of history.2
A “Character Laboratory” for Students
According to Drs. I Nyoman Jiwa, M.M, Head of SMAS Budi Lubur, the exhibition is more than just a display of student work. “This activity is not just an exhibition of work, but rather a character laboratory for students. Through COMPASS 3.0, we want to prove that a deep understanding of science and mastery of future technology can go hand in hand through cross-science collaboration,” he stated.12
Immersive Zones and Educational Experiences
Visitors explored immersive zones covering a range of topics, including the Big Bang theory, continental drift, animal evolution, miniature climate change models, prehistoric clothing and artifacts, and paleontological excavation simulations.12 The exhibition also featured explorations of ancient civilizations – Mesopotamia, Greece, Egypt, and Rome – with exhibits like a miniature Greek Temple with automatic doors, a Colosseum replica, and the Sphinx. Students demonstrated scientific principles through the recreation of ancient Sumero-Akkadian Cuneiform script.12
Further zones covered the era of early modern civilization, including representations of World War II and the Industrial Revolution, featuring dioramas of Hiroshima, miniature warships and aircraft, and displays of historical food sources alongside innovations in food biotechnology, such as aromatherapy candles and handmade soaps.1
Collaboration and Validation
To broaden the educational impact, Budi Luhur High School invited representatives from five junior high schools to participate in product demonstrations and educational games.1 The school also collaborated with Budi Luhur University, inviting assessors from the Visual Communication Design (DKV) field to validate the accuracy of the students’ concepts and aesthetics.1
Through COMPASS 3.0, SMA Budi Luhur reaffirms its commitment to providing adaptable and relevant education, demonstrating the Independent Curriculum’s ability to shape character and strengthen student literacy in a rapidly changing world.2