Estratégias para o ensino de geologia aos anos finais do ensino fundamental

Abstract

This study addresses teaching strategies focused on Geology in the final years of Elementary School, aiming to make learning more dynamic and meaningful. The teaching of Geology faces challenges due to the limited presence of this content in textbooks and the lack of specific training for most teachers. To address this, an Investigative Teaching Sequence was used, combined with different active methodologies, such as experimentation, practical activities, field studies, and the use of technological resources. The research highlights the importance of connecting geological content to students' daily lives and understanding the formation of planet Earth, its dynamics, and the impacts of human actions. These reflections are essential for building critical environmental awareness, especially in the context of the Anthropocene.The research was developed within the Interdisciplinary Rural Education – Natural Sciences program, reinforcing the relevance of interdisciplinarity in Geology education. Geology interacts with different fields of knowledge, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Geography, allowing for a more integrated and contextualized approach. The methodology included an analysis of the National Common Curricular Base for topics related to Geology, as well as a review of academic literature on the subject. The results indicate that the use of investigative and interdisciplinary methodologies helps construct knowledge through students' active participation, promoting greater engagement, conceptual understanding, and the development of critical thinking regarding geological phenomena. Furthermore, these strategies contribute to helping teachers, even without specific training in the field, develop more effective pedagogical practices for teaching Geology.