Digital technologies in Science teaching: a proposal for working on “endangered Amazonian species” in the early years of elementary school

Abstract

This production deals with the application of a sequence of activities carried out in a third grade class in order to discuss the endangered species present in the Amazon region. In addition to exploring the classification of animals into vertebrates and invertebrates and the division of vertebrate species into groups (fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals), the study sought to discuss the ways in which human beings interact with the environment and negatively impact fauna. In order to achieve the proposed objective, the didactic intervention was based on the Three Pedagogical Moments mediated by the use of Digital Information and Communication Technologies (DICT). The results were obtained by interpreting the drawings produced by the students during the knowledge application stage, using content analysis techniques. Four categories were identified, representing perceptions of animals, their classes and the risk of extinction. In addition, it was noted that the organization and development of the pedagogical intervention provided an appreciation of the students' prior knowledge, stimulated creativity and awareness of the topic, denoting the need for actions to preserve species of Brazilian fauna, especially in the Amazon biome.