A importância do uso de materiais recicláveis na elaboração de modelos didáticos para o ensino de ciências nas séries finais do ensino fundamental

Abstract

One of the most debated issues over time in society is the need to raise awareness of the population regarding environmental preservation, since changes in the environment happen on a recurring basis. In this perspective, the National Curricular Parameters were elaborated, proposing to include the environmental theme in the school environment. This work aimed to carry out a study to investigate the work of the transversal theme "Environment" and the production of didactic models with the use of recyclable materials, as well as to provide a greater understanding of the students about the importance of the correct disposal of the material. waste and raising their awareness of the importance of recycling. Data collection was carried out through an investigative process through questionnaires containing 07 questions, 1 open and 6 closed to evaluate the importance attributed by students of elementary school to environmental preservation, as well as the interest in more dynamic classes. With the teachers, an approach was carried out regarding the use of didactic tools, built from recyclable materials, as well as questions about the influence of the use of these tools in the teaching-learning process. The results obtained deal with the importance of introducing environmental education and the insertion of didactic models that seek to favor the teaching learning process and the acquisition of knowledge by students, allowing them to manipulate, observe, produce and build, awakening the taste for knowledge, investigative spirit, able to develop ideas, concepts and new skills