INTEGRATIVE EXPERIENCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Abstract

In this work the laboratory experimental practice with the analysis of environmental problems were related. The aim of this paper was to analyze a proposal that linked experimental work with the local environment situation to promote care for nature and its use with sustainability. This strategy gave an integrated approach to provide teachers training a learning alternative with simple experiences for the qualitative study of the local environment and motivate the analysis of associated problems. The experiences allowed characterize soil, water and air samples of the students’ residence. The experimental information boosted the discussion of the current environmental situation. The teaching approach based on socio-scientific problems allowed an interdisciplinary view of the issue, resizing values and actions for environmental protection and sustainable development.

Keywords

• pedagogical strategy
• environmental education
• environmental science
• teachers training