A Utilização das Samambaias como ferramenta de Ensino sobre o Ciclo de Vida das Pteridófitas

Abstract

This article addresses the teaching of pteridophytes, focusing especially on ferns, with the aim of understanding the life cycle of these plants. In the context of basic education, botany is often considered a complex area, leading to demotivation and learning difficulties. This work proposes the use of practical and interactive methodologies to make botany teaching more accessible and interesting. During classes, students observed a real fern to identify its external structures and used microscopes to visualize the sorus present on the plant. The research was conducted with students from the 3rd grade of high school at the Centro de Ensino de Tempo Integral Bucar Neto School in Floriano-PI. The study involves quantitative research with graph analysis, including the application of pre and post-tests to assess students' prior and subsequent knowledge of pteridophytes(ferns) and their life cycle. The results showed a 2limited initial division in students' knowledge about pteridophytes and their life cycle, with a significant increase in the post-test, highlighting the effectiveness of practical activities. The use of practical classes proved to be effective in facilitating the teaching-learning process, promoting greater understanding and interest of students in the study of pteridophytes, potentially being an excellent strategy to enhance students' learning and relevance in botany. Throughout the work process, strict ethical standards were observed. Whose opinion of No. 6,666,151 was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the UNIFSA CEP on February 23, 2024.