A alimentação saudável e o ensino de ciências: uma proposta de Sequência Didática

Abstract

Currently, the population is being increasingly exposed to fast food solutions and fast food advertisements, making evident the increase in the number of people with obesity and other diseases related to food. The present work aims to develop and propose a didactic sequence that can be applied to both elementary and high school. The theme of the sequence is biochemistry, on the subject of biomolecules - carbohydrates, proteins and lipids, with the main objective of promoting meaningful learning together with the improvement of students' decision-making capacity with regard to healthy eating. The methodology used was a bibliographical review after defining the theme, expository classes, dialoguing and with constant encouragement to reflection and argumentation. The effective way to work and sensitize students about this issue is precisely by improving the teaching of biochemistry, which must be worked on in a practical way, considering the students' diet and routine, as well as their interests. The result obtained was the elaboration of the didactic sequence, based on successful models. This proposal aims to contribute to science teaching, students' health and the improvement of teachers' work.