Ensino de ciências e interdisciplinaridade: relato de experiência no Canyon Guartelá

Abstract

The legends remain alive from generation to generation, as traditions that are passed on from the oldest to the youngest, in order to create and reinforce bonds and at the same time transmit knowledge. Valuing this legacy is part of the peoples' identity and can be used as a teaching strategy. Exploring how legends of a region becomes the tool for Science Education from an interdisciplinary and dialogical aspect, establishing a bridge between scientific knowledge and traditional knowledge, allowing to exalt the culture of local communities. Considering these premises, this work aimed to evaluate the potential of using legends as a problematic tool in science teaching, focusing on Nature Conservation. Specifically, we sought to discuss geological and biological aspects of the Guartelá State Park (relating scientific concepts to local legends) and to value the historic heritage of Campos Gerais. The field out put was used as a didactic pedagogical strategy to insert the student in the context addressed, in order to promote the cognitive correlations of the visited space with the content, facilitating learning. The research had an applied and exploratory, with dialogical and participatory methods. The results allowed to identify the relevance of the field trip in the teaching-learning process, considering that the different methodology aroused the students' interest and attention on specific topics. Curiosity, imagination and critical sense were stimulated in the natural environment visited. These findings reinforce the importance of investing more and more in interdisciplinary practices in science education, leading students to signify and internalize knowledge that is part of their culture and identity.