Origem da vida, da terra e do universo: análise em videoaulas disponibilizadas na plataforma "Aula Paraná"

Abstract

This study analyzed how topics related to the origin of life, Earth, and the Universe were addressed in Biology video lessons on the Aula Paraná platform in 2021. It examined the organization of the content, the teaching strategies employed, and their contribution to the development of scientific thinking among students in Paraná’s Basic Education system. Even after the return of in-person classes, the video lessons remained available to both teachers and students, highlighting the need for an analysis of these materials. This qualitative research, guided by a methodological approach based on Content Analysis, aimed to identify and interpret the pedagogical and conceptual elements present in the audiovisual materials used in Biology teaching within Basic Education in the state of Paraná, even in the post-pandemic context. The study was descriptive and interpretative in nature, relying on the observation of video lessons made available to first- and second-year high school students. The video lessons were examined based on three predefined units of analysis: Characteristics of Living Beings — focusing on the fundamental traits that define living organisms; Structure and Biological Organization — analyzing the levels of biological organization; and Origin of Life — exploring theories about the emergence of life and the chemical processes involved. The interpretation stage revealed the presence of the analytical categories, leading to the conclusion that the video lessons serve as complementary teaching tools that require teacher mediation to be effectively integrated into the Biology teaching and learning process — especially regarding the use of examples, opportunities for questioning, and the encouragement of students to present different perspectives on topics such as the origin of life, Earth, and the Universe