Abordagem sobre o tratamento de água no ensino médio sob a luz de princípios da educação STEAM

Abstract

Chemistry teaching for a long time was applied in the classroom, limited to concepts, nomenclatures and formulas, without being related to the students' daily lives. This caused the chemistry subject to be received with negativity and rejection, especially among students entering high school. Therefore, associating chemistry with social and environmental themes makes learning easy and dynamic, sparking students' interest in the subject. The objective of this work is to relate chemical concepts to everyday life, where the topic of water treatment will be addressed in light of the principles of STEAM education (Acronym in English for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) as a pedagogical proposal. The methodology used was bibliographical research, with a qualitative basis, bringing as theoretical foundations D’Ambrósio (2002), Cotta (2012), which help us understand the topic. Therefore, it is essential to relate chemistry teaching to the student's daily life, as it enables critical reflection on the world around them, thinking about the social and environmental implications regarding the treatment of water for human consumption. We conclude that active methodologies, such as STEAM education, combined with innovative content contribute greatly to the educational, professional and personal growth of students.