Um jogo investigativo sobre corpo humano e saúde: desenvolvendo conhecimentos, habilidades e atitudes com alunos do ensino médio

Abstract

This study aims to contribute to science teaching by investigation through search on educational game. For both we conducted a qualitative survey with quantitative analysis of the data later. The research comprised two steps. The first, a bibliographic review on the theme, sought the theoretical basis that would support the analysis of empirical data. The second was consisted of empirical work with data collection from a class of 2nd year of high school and was divided into three phases: application of game Investigative The Human Body and Health Integrated to the Environment with observing the dynamics of classroom, applying a questionnaire to the students who participated in the previous phase; discussion with participants addressing the day's activity. Our analysis was based on theory of literature pertinent to the topic, especially on educational games, the investigative methodology and approach to teaching about the human body and health with the broader concept of health and referential in the National Curriculum for primary and secondary education (PCN and PCNEM) and studies of Research in Science Educacion. The results showed: expressions of interest and motivation towards the proposed activity, favorable manifestation the use of educational games in teaching, a good level of interaction in the classroom and positioning critical, constructive and positive in view of the students' questions tenders. We believe that this work contributes to the discussions about the use of educational games in teaching science and stimulates studies involving the association of games with investigative activity.