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Civic Education holds a strategic position within the national education system as the primary instrument for shaping the personality of citizens in alignment with the values of Pancasila. This research is motivated by the phenomenon of moral degradation and the fading spirit of nationalism among the younger generation due to the unfiltered influence of globalization. The primary objective of this study is to analyze the extent of Civic Education's role in the school environment in transforming student character to possess noble morals, broad national insight, and a deep love for the motherland. The research method employed is a literature study with a qualitative approach, where data were collected through the analysis of various curriculum documents, scientific journals, and textbooks relevant to the implementation of the independent curriculum. Research findings indicate that Civic Education is not merely a theoretical transfer of civic knowledge but rather an effective process of value internalization through behavioral habituation within the school environment. The integration of teaching materials with practical applications in school life is proven to increase students' awareness of their rights and obligations as citizens. The analysis also reveals that strengthening moral character and national insight highly depends on teacher creativity in delivering interactive learning that is relevant to the students' social reality. The implications of this research emphasize the importance of revitalizing Civic Education teaching methods to be more adaptive to modern developments without losing national identity. Schools are expected to serve as laboratories of democracy and centers for sowing patriotic values to produce a golden generation that is not only intellectually competent but also possesses strong moral integrity to maintain the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia.

The aim is to assess the effectiveness of traditional hide and seek games in early childhood and elementary school. This study utilizes literature research methods. Play is essential for children, as every child desires to play continuously because it helps them relax and alleviate stress. There are numerous games played outside the home that can enhance children's social and emotional development, such as traditional games like hide and seek. Character values embedded in the traditional game of hide and seek include: a) Religious. Religious values are evident when children pray together before playing. b) Sport sman ship and Honesty. Sport sman shipis demons trate dwhen player sad heret oth eagreed - uponrules and exhibit honesty while being guards. c) Love for the Motherland. Preserving Indonesian culture showcases children's love for the Republic of Indonesia. d) Being friendly/communicative. Communication during a game is crucial to avoid misunderstandings among players. e) Accuracy. Players need to be accurate in finding hiding spots that are challenging for the guards to discover and in determining the rightmomenttotouchthebase.f)Independence and diligencein the game ofhideand seek. g)Democratic. Democratic values are evident when players show respect and consideration for each other despite their differences. h) Responsibility. The value of responsibility is demonstrated by players searching for hiding spots and guards being prepared to find their friends and protect the base. i) Compliance. The value of compliance is observed when all players agree to certain rules before commencing the game

This research is motivated by the decline in student character, one of the causes of which is the education system which is considered to prioritize knowledge and ignores character values ​​which must be instilled from an early age by students in line with the development of increasingly modern times, namely 4.0. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach which aims to determine efforts to instill the character of love for the homeland in students as well as the role of teachers and school principals in instilling the value of the character of love for the homeland in students. The research subjects were students, teachers and school principals. The research methods are observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the research show that there is implementation of the character values ​​of love for the country in students at SD Negeri 100960 Aek Bayur according to the indicators of love for the country and being proud of being Indonesian, respecting differences, prioritizing the public interest and appreciating the services of heroes. The results of the research also show that in instilling the character value of love for one's country in students at SD Negeri 100960 Aek Bayur there are obstacles in its implementation.  

Law No. 24 of 2009 Concerning Flags, Languages, State Symbols and National Anthems, it has been generally defined that a flag is a strong symbol to identify and represent an identity of a nation or group. Flags are used in agencies, offices, schools, and so on. Seeing the importance of the flag as one of the symbols of the country and many agencies that already have flagpole facilities, one of which is an institution in the field of education. Based on the results of field observations made, there are major problems related to flags, where in one of the elementary schools in Bukit Rata Village, which is a part of Kute Panang District, Central Aceh District, there are still many or minimal facilities at the school, one of which is no pole facilities. flag. Based on the results of discussions with the principal and teachers, the authors took the initiative to make flagpoles. The method used is to go directly to the field or practice directly to the field to build and erect the flagpole. The purpose of this flagpole installation activity is expected to increase a sense of nationalism, love for the motherland, and become one of the flag ceremony facilities at SDN 13 Kute Panang school located in Bukit Rata Village. The activity of installing flagpoles at SDN 13 Kute Panang is a form of community and state service carried out by the author.

This study aims to identify character education of patriotic attitudes of loving the motherland and defending the country in elementary schools and showing phenomena that occur in the field regarding patriotic attitudes and defending the country, the responses of students and teachers to various character education activities, and the efforts made so that students gain knowledge about patriotic attitudes of love for the motherland and defending the country. This research is a research using a qualitative approach by looking for various theoretical descriptions, findings and other research materials obtained from reference materials to serve as the basis for activities. The research results show that the character of loving the motherland has been instilled since school days, one of which is with ceremonial activities in which there are many activities that will foster love for the motherland from each student such as flag raising, singing Indonesia Raya songs and various other national obligatory songs, reading texts pancasila, the mandate of the ceremony and even remembering the services of the heroes by praying and not forgetting to also use complete uniforms and attributes according to the rules that are included in the activities of loving the country. With the conclusion that instilling the character of loving the homeland is very necessary to start from elementary school so that it can be embedded in the memory of each student properly.

It begins with the restlessness of the residents of Sardonoharjo, Ngaglik, Sleman, Yogyakarta over the pollution of waste produced by every household there. There are various types of household waste, from organic waste to non-organic waste. Not all of these types of waste can be recycled. For types of waste that cannot be recycled, it will cause many problems, both health and social. Because of the reasons above, the residents there are moved to pick up household waste in order to keep the environment clean and the country beautiful. The purpose of this research is to find out the relationship between waste management and a sense of love for the motherland. This research method uses qualitative research methods, namely by means of observation and interviews. The reason for using qualitative research methods is because they can better understand every phenomenon that arises so that analyzing each problem becomes more accurate. The results of this study reveal that there is a positive relationship between waste management and a sense of patriotism. This can be seen from the community's awareness of the importance of protecting the environment, they argue that managing waste proves that they have loved the environment and their homeland. Broadly speaking, the conclusion is that the act of managing waste at the Randu Alas TPA is based on the great sense of love for the motherland that the residents around there have. With a great sense of love for the homeland, a sense of protecting the environment will grow.