Zooplankton as tool in the science popularization at the school community of Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade-MT

Abstract

The popularization of themes in basic education that involve the study of water bodies, aquatic ecosystems and their organisms, aid in the reflective practices and attitudes of the citizen for the conservation and preservation of the environment. The dissemination of science allows showing the society the results of scientific researches carried out or under way. The realization of dynamic activities through pedagogical workshops is a strategy to integrate theory and practice. The proposal was to present the Limnology and the zooplankton of the Guaporé river the school community of the Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade-MT. This study has a qualitative approach to a workshop with practical and playful activities, characterized by field trips in river, collection of zooplankton samples, memory game and limnological trail. During the workshop, participants questioned, were interested and surprised by the ecological information of aquatic systems, especially with the diversity of microscopic organisms in the local system. The motivation and enthusiasm were greater with the games, for offering suspense and challenge in the question and answer cards. The field expedition provided dialogues on the characteristics of the local aquatic ecosystem and the recognition of spatial and temporal experiences. The workshop acted as a source of popularization of research carried out and contributed to the knowledge of the aquatic biodiversity, the cultural and biological appreciation of the Guaporé river for the school community of the municipality.