Abordagem investigativa na conscientização sobre nascentes em áreas urbanas

Abstract

The main objective of this research is to raise awareness about the importance of water resources in urban environments, using an investigative and participatory approach with high school students. The issue of urban water resources is often neglected by the government and society, despite their crucial role in maintaining of ecosystems and water quality. To treat this issue, were developed a didactic sequence that involved practical activities in the classroom, encouraging the students to explore the topic of water resources through discussions, development of games and scale models, interviews with local residents and the production of a documentary. The methodology adopted included the introduction of geographic and environmental concepts, as well as an application of a questionnaire to assess the students' perceptions about water resources in their communities. The classes were structured in different stages, starting with the formulation of guiding questions and ending at the presentation of four types of final educational resources, including documentaries, educational games, scale models and a virtual and a physical map. The results indicated that the use of audiovisual resources, such as documentaries, and the interaction with the local community were effective to foster a critical reflection and debate on the preservation of water resources. The feedback of the students revealed that the diversity of methodological approaches contributed to an expressive increase of learning, allowing to each student to connect with the theme by a unique way. In addition, the research demonstrated the importance of a environmental education in the urban context, contributing to the formation of citizens who are more conscious and engaged at the protection of water resources. This research do not only enriches the field of environmental education, but also proposes a teaching model that can be replicated in to other communities, aiming at the valorization and preservation of urban water resources.