Espaços não formais na disciplina química ambiental estudo de caso em Parintins/AM

Abstract

The environmental chemistry course that is part of the optional content of the Chemistry graduation course at the Centro de Estudos Superiores de Parintins - CESP, introduces the student to knowledge of the environment, in such a way that they will be able to identify the main sources of local contamination, as well as possible solutions. The material for the bases of the environmental subjects for developing different analytical techniques isn’t always available and, on the other hand, the real spaces that reflect a particular environmental situation make up an ideal place for studying the content of this subject. The chemistry lab at CESP doesn’t have all the requirements for experimental work in the Environmental Chemistry course, however, the city has diverse spaces that can beused for it. In this study, as its object, we used for the first time the polluted spaces of the city of Parintins, in Amazonas State, as environmental laboratories and debating spaces for the development of theoretical and practical Environmental Chemistry course content in the Chemistry course. Four contamination hotspots were selected for the teaching of the content: the city dump; the municipal slaughter house; the Santa Luzia and União districts and the Macurany lake. The design of work is shown using the municipal slaughter house. Evaluating the Positive and Interesting criteria shown by the students, it can be noted that the experience of using non-formal spaces or scenarios for developing the content of CESP’s Environmental Chemistry course proportions unrest and encourages interest in getting to know more about the environmental problems of the city in which they live in and encourages them to take better care of the spaces that surround them. Keywords: Environmental Chemistry, Non-Formal Spaces, Environmental Pollution, Parintins.