O ensino de botânica mediado pela arte: Margaret Mee e a flora brasileira

Abstract

This work presents a proposal for teaching Science mediated by Art, using the paintings of botanical illustrator Margaret Mee to facilitate botany education aimed at basic education. The ana education provided an understanding of the need for research in these areas. To achieve this, analyses were conducted in Scopus, focusing on published works related to the theme of Art in Science education, as well as those related to scientific illustrations. The results indicated a low number of studies worldwide, with even fewer in Brazil. The work is characterized as qualitative and applied research, utilizing a literature review to gather data. Thus, the development of the theoretical framework allows for an understanding of the importance of using Art and Science in education to develop a complex proposal, reflecting on interdisciplinary teaching in basic schools, as advocated by the BNCC (National Common Curricular Base). Research related to Margaret Mee's biography and her expeditions contributed to the construction of didactic material aimed at assisting Science teachers in teaching botany. This material is intended for the 7th grade of the final years of elementary school, aligning with the skills proposed by the BNCC and promoting environmental preservation. Finally, the work outlines the potentialities and limitations of the developed project, suggesting new research proposals in the field.