Aprendendo genética com os porquinhos da índia (Cavia Porcellus): uma cartilha como proposta de uso em sala de aula

Abstract

Teaching genetics presents challenges to be overcome, especially regarding the view that people have of science as an unquestionable truth. Booklets can contribute as educommunication tools in the school environment, as they guarantee the right to communication as well as assist in various school practices. The present study aimed to produce a didactic booklet based on images of C. porcellus as a mechanism to facilitate the basic concepts of monohybridism, with an emphasis on lethal alleles. The literature review carried out in this work was carried out between June 20, 2023 and September 15, 2024. Covering national and international studies on the topic over a period of 14 years. The scientific journals used in the review were found on SciELO (www.scielo.com.br) and Google Scholar. Initially, five articles were selected, all of which were found on Google Scholar. However, after detailed screening and analysis, it was found that these articles did not include information about the genes and genotypes of C. porcellus. With genotypes found in ACBA, a booklet aligned with the BNCC was developed with the aim of helping some content reported in biology and science subjects. The booklet produced can be used together with the resources that teachers conventionally use to explain genetics concepts. In this way, the booklet has the potential to support an explanation and even review of the content offered. Keywords: educational booklet; guinea pigs genetics; teaching strategies.