Educação ambiental em obras cinematográficas: contribuições do filme Wall-E para o ensino e aprendizagem de ciências no ensino fundamental

Abstract

This research analyses the film Wall-e (2008), from Andrew Stanton, and it’s contributions to the teaching and learning of science topics related to environment education. The dystopic narrative Wall-e tells the story of how, 700 years ago, the planet earth was abandoned by the humans, after being polluted to the point of becoming inhabitable to any form of life. This analysis was developed based on interpretations of photograms taken from the movie, as well as the relation between the movie themes and the required abilities from BNCC. This investigation presents a case study through a direct analysis, in which reflections were brought out based on fragments of the movie chosen as the object of this study. Outcomes points out that the film Wall-e and it’s themes: environmental technological impact, air pollution, water pollution and atmosphere pollution, electronic and residual waste, human health issues, for instance sedentary lifestyle and obesity, among other themes that characterize as a teaching tools. Considering it’s wealth and transparency in approaching themes related to environmental education throughout it’s narrative, the film shows striking and curious scenes to what concerns the effect of human behaviour to the environment. Lastly, referring to the teaching and learning of science topics form 5th; 7th; 8th; and 9th grades, regarding environmental education, it is noticeable a variety of important environmental themes to promote awareness and sensibilization in the students.