Abstract
The Sasak community of Mount Rinjani region has been developed the original system of knowledge and technology as a local wisdom. Disclosure of local wisdom through biology instructional learning can strengthen the nature of meaningful learning and encourage students to be wise in solving the problems. A positive attitude is needed in this globalization era, in order to become a superior individual and dignity, but not exclude the local culture as a pillar of national identity. The purpose of this study is to describe the potential of local wisdom of Mount Rinjani area that can be used in the development of biology instructional learning program. This is a descriptive explorative research that uses ethnography method. The data are collected through several techniques: 1) interviews, 2) observation, and 3) literature review. The data are collected from various sources in the form of qualitative data, then analyzed descriptively the appropriateness of biological concepts and local wisdom that has been identified. The results show that the Sasak people of Mount Rinjani have developed the original system of knowledge and technology as a local wisdom in dealing with nature and the surrounding environment which is derived from religious values, customs, ancestors and local culture. Local knowledge, rules and customs of the communities in the Mount Rinjani region can be used as a learning source to develop the Biology instructional learning programs.