Diagnóstico sobre a prática da educação ambiental no ensino de química numa escola pública no município de Paranavaí, PR

Abstract

This work had as a theme environmental education in chemistry teaching, it was developed an exploratory study with qualitative approach, a survey being conducted with the application of questionnaires to a group of sixty students of the third year of high school in a public school in the city of Paranavaí State of Parana. It was Highlighted the importance of environmental education in chemistry teaching, it was analyzed the different points of view of students regarding environmental issues and pointing out the main problems related to the understanding of environmental education. Environmental issues are topics of discussion that are of interest to society, so it is observed that few educational practices in relation to environmental issues are highlighted within the public schools.This research can really show what students understand about environmental education and the importance of biofuels to the environment, it was also emphasized the student’s attitudes and understanding of environmental problems. It was evident that environmental education should be worked as content in chemistry classes, being transmitted in practice and contextualized way. It is necessary that various subjects can be treated in school continuously for students to become committed citizens looking for solutions for a better quality of human life.