iarjelIARJELIARJEL2708-5120https://doi.org/10.47310/iajel.2022.v03i02.003The Research-based Learning-STEM Learning Activity Framework: The use of Software J-Batik in Designing the Indonesian Batik Motifs as Traditional Cultural Heritage to Improve Students Historical LiteracySumardiZainurRasyidRidloRullyPutri NirmalaPujiDafikObjective: This research was intended to develop the Research-Based Learning (RBL) model of teaching activities framework integrated with the STEM approach, namely designing the Indonesian Batik motifs as Traditional Cultural Heritage to improve the student historical literacy. Methods:The method used was narrative qualitative on developing the research-based learning activities framework integrated with the STEM approach. Findings: The results were listed on a table of stages 1-6, in which each stage unraveled the learning activities in designing Batik motifs using JBatik Software under implementation Research Based Learning Model of teaching with STEM approach. Conclusion: The main result of these research is about activity framework of RBL model of teaching integrated with STEM approach: The STEM activity in designing batik motifs using JBatik Software to increase student historical literacy in the form of stages 1-6 and their learning activities. The development of the test instrument framework related to student historical literacy also included in this research activity.