THE PLACE OF CHEMISTRY IN THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL: PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION THROUGH AWARENESS ABOUT THE USE AND DISPOSAL OF PLASTIC.
Keywords: Plastics. Environmental education. Chemistry teaching
Faced with the great problem surrounding the unconscious use and disposal of plastics and the observation
within the school environment and its surroundings, the need for a study aimed at the awareness of the use and disposal of plastics. After questioning the students about the problematic plastics, it was noted the importance of including this theme in chemistry classes in teaching medium at the Adalberto Marroquim State School. This fact motivated the approach to the theme “Polymers” and from there, development of a didactic sequence with classes aimed at greater knowledge About the subject. The teacher's mediation is fundamental to help the critical development and raising awareness also drawing attention to the sustainability theme, so that the student understand the world around you and what your role is in this context in order to mitigate impacts environmental. The main objective of this didactic sequence is that students know how to recognize the different types of polymers, focusing on the sustainable consumption of plastic materials, so that they can act actively in the place where they are inserted, contributing to society. This issue is highlighted in Chemistry classes seeking a place in the new scenario of education in Brazil, with a view to implementation of the New Secondary School, bringing the Training Itineraries, and within these, a garment of Emphasis on Chemistry. The educational product consists of a booklet that can contribute significantly with the chemistry classes of any teacher who wants to address this topic, drawing attention both to the knowledge of “Polymers”, and to the conscious use and disposal of these materials contributing to sustainable development and effective awareness.