Aracnídeos de importância médica e sua abordagem no ensino básico: coleção de aracnídeos e Casa da Ciência da UFPB como proposta didática para o ensino-aprendizagem

Abstract

It is very common to find arachnids in our homes, especially in large cities. Scorpions and spiders often appear, causing panic and, in many cases, accidents. Therefore, knowledge about these animals, their biology, how to prevent their appearance, and, in case of accidents, what prophylaxes to take, are important contents to prevent harm to the population's health. Through this issue, this work will investigate the approach to medically important arachnids in some public schools in João Pessoa in the final years of elementary school and high school. It will analyze how teachers' lesson plans are constructed for this topic, gaining an understanding of what is being conveyed to students in the classroom or whether the content is part of the planning. Textbooks used by students and teachers in schools were also analyzed for how the topic is described and presented. Teachers were interviewed about how the subject is approached in the classroom. I demonstrated how teachers can use non-formal spaces, such as the Arachnid Collection and the House of Science at UPFB, as teaching resources to strengthen the approach to the subject.