Ensino de astronomia: uma proposta didática utilizando o aplicativo “Solar System RA”

Abstract

Mobile technologies may become powerful tools to contribute to the improvement and expansion of learning, as well as illustrate the teacher's speech on astronomy. Therefore, this paper questions how an application can be used and how it can become a facilitator of learning about solar system in Middle School. Consequently, the objective of it is to develop a didactic proposal, using the application "Solar System RA" to deal with the Solar System theme in Middle School. For its elaboration, a brief analysis of the astronomy theme in the Brazilian Common National Curriculum Base was stablished, an analysis and description of the application was stated, and finally, a seven-hour didactic proposal was elaborated. It is considered that this type of application, by presenting the solar system, enables the approach of the subject in the teaching of astronomy in a playful and interactive way, motivating students to the understanding of the stars that constitutes the solar system. In addition to contributing to science education, students will be encouraged to perceive other aspects beyond the mere use of mobile phones for leisure.