Aulas práticas no ensino de ciências: um olhar sobre a literatura.

Abstract

When teaching Science it is important to relate theory and practice as well as scientific knowledge and common sense. These articulations are extremely important, as Science teaching is understood as experimental, thus, the idea of carrying out experiments is disseminated as a great didactic strategy for teaching and learning. These activities activate the student's reflective capacity, arousing a strong interest and overcoming simplistic views about the nature of Science. From the perspective of investigating the relevance of practical activities in elementary school for learning, that is, even with deficiencies, such as lack of laboratories and adequate technological tools, it is possible that the teacher can develop practical activities using methods and objects that are part of the day students' daily lives. The general objective of this work is to reflect on the importance of practical classes as a relevant instrument for learning Science. The specific objectives are to research the importance of experimental classes as a teaching resource, report how practical classes help in understanding the content covered and encourage the use of methods for teaching Science. The importance of experiments in Science classes in Elementary School was seen in the articles. Even with the difficulties encountered in schools and the scarcity of materials, it is possible to prepare simple but well-prepared activities that can be carried out within the classroom, making learning more enjoyable and thus encouraging greater participation from students.