A experimentação e o uso de modelos didáticos tridimensionais no ensino do sentido químico da gustação

Abstract

The experimentation should be used in situations where visions of the work in Science are available for students, establishing a more scientific relationship with the world in which they live, as well as the use of three-dimensional didactic models are effective for visualization and realization of concepts of sciences to promote learning. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the pedagogical potential of three-dimensional models and experimentation on disclosure of the contents on the chemical sense of taste. The development of this research took place in the context of conducting a trial fair sponsored by the Pará State University (UEPA), and developed by graduates of Full Degree in Natural Sciences - Specialization in Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. The data collection was carried out by applying a questionnaire, and conducting an interview. It was found that the three-dimensional models facilitated explanation of the function of each part that make up the gustatory system, and the trial contributed to demonstrate how this sense influences the other senses. Keywords: Science Education. Experimentation. Three-dimensional Models