Educação ambiental na escola: o papel do professor de ciências na formação de cidadãos comprometidos com o meio ambiente

Abstract

This study aims to discuss the role of science teachers in the environmental education of elementary school students, and is therefore of great importance, given that individuals at this stage of education are in a period of formation and must be made aware of their role as citizens. The overall aim of this research is to understand the role of science teachers in facilitating the environmental education of elementary school students. The material on which the study is based deals with environmental education in the context of elementary school and the importance of the science teacher in training individuals who are committed to the environment. It was carried out by means of bibliographic research in Google Scholar and the SCIELO Library, where scientific articles and other materials on the subject were selected. The results obtained show that science teachers should be active with their students in relation to environmental issues, because their role goes beyond simply passing on content, and they need to focus on the integral formation of the individual.