Xote ecológico: a educação ambiental na canção de Luiz Gonzaga

Abstract

This undergraduate thesis aims to analyze the educational potential of the song “Xote Ecológico”, by Luiz Gonzaga, as a pedagogical tool for Environmental Education in lower secondary education (Ensino Fundamental II). The research was carried out with students from the 7th grade at Escola Municipal Arica Leal, located in the municipality of Uruçuí-PI, with the objective of raising students’ environmental awareness through a critical analysis of the song’s lyrics. The study was divided into several stages: song analysis, initial diagnosis of students’ knowledge, implementation of a didactic sequence, and learning assessment. The students participated in group discussions, creative activities, and the production of thematic posters addressing environmental issues such as pollution, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and water scarcity, as well as proposing solutions to local environmental challenges. The results indicated that music facilitated content understanding and promoted a more dynamic and participatory learning environment. There was significant student engagement in the discussions, demonstrating empathy, critical thinking, and a willingness to adopt sustainable practices. The research concludes that using music in the school context is an effective strategy for addressing Environmental Education in an interdisciplinary manner, bringing students closer to socio-environmental realities and encouraging an ethical and responsible attitude toward the environment