O papel das atividades práticas nas aulas de ciências do Ensino Fundamental II

Abstract

Science teaching has undergone changes over the years in an attempt to modernize and offer quality teaching. In this context, practical activities play an essential role in developing students' skills, as they provide a more concrete and contextualized approach to scientific concepts. The aim of this research is to analyze the role of practical activities in science classes in the final years of elementary school, seeking, through the point of view of some authors, to highlight the positive points and the greatest difficulties in applying them. This research was carried out through a bibliographic review based on diagnostic research carried out between 2016 and 2023, published in magazines and the textbook collection sent to choose the material that will be used in the final years of elementary school between the years 2024-2027. Of the five articles analyzed, the research identified several benefits that involve the use of practical activities such as: promoting student motivation, improving understanding of scientific concepts, developing practical skills and critical and investigative thinking. In conclusion, the use of these practices in science classes contributes to the formation of critical, aware citizens, capable of understanding and interacting with the world in which they live and arousing greater interest in teaching. On the other hand, it can be seen that these methodologies are not always developed due to a lack of adequate teacher training, interest and time on the part of teachers.