<![CDATA[This research is motivated by the less than optimal use of learning media, which made it difficult for students to understand the material. This study aimed to determine the development, validity, practicality, and effectiveness of the animated video learning media “History of Binjai City” in the IPAS subject for fourth grade students at SD Negeri 16 Binjai. The subjects of this study were 13 fourth grade students. This research is a type of research and development (R&D) using the ADDIE model, which consists of five stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The results of the study show that the animated video learning media obtained a validation score of 100% for the material and questions aspect, categorized as “Very Valid,” 88% for the media aspect, categorized as “Very Valid,” and 90% for the language aspect, categorized as “Very Valid.” In terms of practicality, it received a score of 97% from teachers, categorized as “Very Practical,” and 95% from students, categorized as “Very Practical”. The effectiveness results show that the Paired Sample T-test obtained a significant value of 0.001 < 0.05, which means that there is a significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores. The average pretest score of 46.92 increased to 85.38 in the posttest. In addition, the average N-gain value of 0.74 is in the high category. These results indicate that animated video learning media is feasible, practical, and effective for use as learning media in teaching IPAS “History of Binjai City” in grade IV at SD Negeri 16 Binjai. Therefore, it is recommended that teachers be more creative and utilize this media as an alternative in the learning process.]]>
