Sequência didática como estratégia no desenvolvimento do ensino de astronomia: cometas e asteroides da ficção à ciência

Abstract

The main objective of this research was to investigate the contributions of the study of astronomy in high school using a didactic sequence, aiming to awaken the scientific spirit in students, suggesting an alternative for teaching extracurricular astronomy and highlighting the importance of its study. The methodology applied in the research was planned and sequential meetings, with playful presentations leaving the traditional classroom environment. The research achieved its initial objectives, considering that the students managed to achieve a good amount of knowledge, reaching the conclusion that the didactic sequence can be a viable and reliable option for good learning. The research addresses the importance of using an educational strategy in teaching astronomy, with a specific focus on comets and asteroids and how a science fiction approach can contribute to scientific learning. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the research explores how the didactic sequence used as an educational strategy can be an effective strategy to awaken students' interest in the topic, promote understanding of scientific concepts and provide meaningful learning. The research presents a theoretical survey on the topic, highlighting the importance of teaching astronomy in the educational context and the benefits of using a didactic sequence as a teaching methodology. Two questionnaires were used to collect data, in order to observe the development of students. This research also aims to provide educators with a theoretical and practical basis for implementing effective strategies in teaching astronomy. The research managed to identify and store positive and satisfactory data, meeting the initial objective where, after completion, students who did not know astronomy were able to obtain a knowledge base on the topic.