O projeto Circuito da Ciência do instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA): contribuições para a alfabetização científica

Abstract

This study aimed to know the project "Circuit of Science" to identify aspects worked out in relation to scientific literacy. In this research, we present the use of a non-formal space as a tool to build a scientific and ecological learning. To achieve the goals of the study was carried out on-site visit of the research, was applied a questionnaire with open questions with the organizer and head of the project, as well as literature on the importance of scientific literacy in non-formal spaces settings. During the literature review, it was observed that some authors claim that the majority of educators in the local activities do not develop in these areas, leaving create opportunities students an experience in the field of science education. The study was able to show the importance of non-formal spaces settings for the construction of a scientific awareness and interaction between researchers and the wider community. The research points to the need for and feasibility of implementing such projects to better interaction among the actors involved, namely: students, teachers and society in general. Keywords: Scientific Literacy, Non-Formal Space, Citizenship.