Reino fungi no ensino médio: revisão bibliográfica e proposta de um material complementar

Abstract

This study analyzed the representation of the Kingdom Fungi in Brazilian high school Biology textbooks through a qualitative bibliographic review, examining scientific articles, dissertations, and theses published between 2017 and 2024. Despite curricular updates and the implementation of the BNCC, textbooks still present fungi superficially and repetitively, focusing on morphological and reproductive traits and often associating them with diseases and food spoilage. Contemporary topics, such as biotechnology, bioindicator fungi, and ecological applications, are largely absent, limiting meaningful learning and students’ understanding of fungal importance. The analysis highlighted that complementary materials, such as educational booklets, can fill conceptual gaps, contextualize content, and foster critical and investigative skills. The booklet developed in this study aims to enhance students’ understanding of the ecological, economic, and social relevance of fungi, promoting integrated, meaningful, and up-to-date learning in the high school Biology curriculum.