Astronomia e astronáutica: Ciência e Tecnologia na Educação Básica

Abstract

Astronomy is the natural science that seeks to understand, through observation, the formation, structure, and evolution of the Universe at different scales. Astronautics, on the other hand, by bringing together the knowledge necessary for the construction of rockets and the consequent space exploration, becomes an equally fascinating area of study that, combined with Astronomy, can be a very useful tool to (i) motivate students in the classroom, (ii) materialize abstract concepts and how they apply to the real world, and (iii) awaken curiosity in order to make learning more meaningful. This dissertation aims to bring together elements of Astronomy, Astronautics, Physics, and Mathematics in order to reveal to students the importance of interdisciplinary study for a more comprehensive understanding of nature. Therefore, starting from this basic premise, the associated Educational Product consists of scripts for playful interdisciplinary activities that address fundamental theoretical concepts and simple, low-cost experimental practices. The entire process was carried out with students from the 2nd year of high school at Colégio Estadual Luiz José de Oliveira, the 3rd year of high school at Colégio Estadual Carneiro Ribeiro Classe IV, and also the 1st year of high school at Colegio Estadual Cleriston Andrade.