A abordagem da sustentabilidade ambiental nas aulas de ciência

Abstract

This article brings to light a very important topic to be addressed in science classes, environmental sustainability, which has been at the center of discussions and debates in the most diverse areas of society. In this sense, the problem question proposed to answer the following: How does the approach to the theme of environmental sustainability in science classes anchored by the Sustainable Development Goals contribute to the development of students' critical consciousness? As for the general objective, to show how approaching the theme of environmental sustainability in science classes is fundamental for the development of critical awareness in elementary school students in their final years. In the theoretical framework, the discussions that permeated the research ranged from approaches to Environmental Education and Brazilian legislation, through contributions from authors and non-governmental organizations regarding the concepts of sustainable development, as well as the presentation of the sustainable development objectives foreseen by the 2030 agenda that proposes goals for a healthier and more sustainable life on the planet and also showing how the National Common Curricular Base has been addressing the theme of environmental sustainability in Elementary Education in the Final Years. It is concluded that the approach to environmental sustainability, anchored by the sustainable development goals-SDG, is essential for the development of students' critical consciousness.