Educação ambiental na escola estadual Coronel Pontes Gestal: ações de sensibilização e preservação de um ponto turístico como estratégia de ensino

Abstract

In this study, there was a discussion of some aspects related to environmental damage caused by man in relation to non-preservation of natural resources in nature. The survey was conducted in the leisure area are Roberto Waterfall and State School Colonel Bridges Gestal, located in the municipality of Gestal-SP Bridges, trying to analyze the need for preservation, recovery of that nature reserve for the city and the region and educating students and teachers on environmental issues. The survey was conducted with students and teachers through questionnaires and environmental awareness actions. It observed the concern with maintaining and waterfall Conservation Area. Among the respondents can be seen that everyone is concerned about preserving the environment, especially the recreational area of the city, but will always be necessary to carry out environmental campaigns so that future generations can enjoy the beauty of nature. Within the pedagogical educational process was observed that students understood the need of preserving nature. Among teachers to use methods that can help in environmental protection and especially the awareness of this need will always be a necessary issue to be covered in class.