Educação ambiental e ensino de geografia: uma análise das turmas de 6º ano em uma escola da zona centro-oeste de Manaus-AM

Abstract

This research was conducted with the aim of investigating the approach to teaching environmental education in the classroom. Education in the classroom, focusing specifically on a school in the central-western zone of Manaus. The choice of this institution serves as a representative of how Environmental Education is dealt with in the school context. The of this research is to analyze how Environmental Education is incorporated into the subject of Geography for the 6th grade of Elementary School II. To achieve this the following specific objectives were outlined: to identify how the theme of Environmental Environmental Education is addressed in Geography content in basic education, to find out in which geographical contents Environmental Education has been addressed and verify which methodological strategies for school geography are employed when developing Environmental Education. These specific objectives aim to provide a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the educational practice related to this theme at the aforementioned educational institution. The choice of this topic is justified by the need to understand how Environmental Education is integrated into Geography teaching in the specific context specific context of the 6th grade class in a school in the central-western zone of Manaus-AM. A analysis of this intersection aims to contribute to the promotion of more effective pedagogical aligned with the environmental peculiarities of the region. The study area was conducted in the central-western zone of Manaus-AM, with the aim of obtaining direct responses from students and teachers about the approach to environmental education in the classroom. The method chosen for this investigation was dialectical, providing a deeper understanding of the interactions and relationships established in the educational context. In addition, the methodological procedures included bibliographical research, providing a solid theoretical basis for analyzing the data collected during the field research. Therefore, the analysis of the integration between Environmental Education and Geography teaching reveals the importance of pedagogical approaches aligned with local environmental particularities. Understanding the challenges and opportunities of this intersection provides support for improving educational practices, promoting not only environmental awareness, but also the development of active and responsible citizenship in relation to the region's environment. This study thus contributes to enriching the debate on the effectiveness of teaching strategies aimed at Environmental Education in the specific geographical context of Manaus-AM. Key words: Environmental Education; Geography Teaching; Criticality, Inter/Transversality, Manaus-AM.