Horta escolar : uma proposta interdisciplinar para os anos iniciais do ensino fundamental

Abstract

School gardens are recognized as significant pedagogical tools for science education, as they integrate interdisciplinary content, bringing students closer to environmental, social, and nutritional issues. This study is part of the Master's project in Science and Mathematics Teaching at the University of Caxias do Sul, in the research line "Educational Foundations and Strategies in Science and Mathematics Teaching," based on Freirean principles. The project, developed with an elementary school class in the municipality of Vacaria, RS, aims to investigate how implementing a school garden can foster environmental education, promote healthy eating habits, and raise students' awareness of the importance of sustainable development. The methodology includes using the garden as a space for practical and interdisciplinary learning, addressing topics such as sustainable food production and the relationship between society and nature. The results indicate that the initiative fosters meaningful learning, develops awareness of environmental issues, and encourages behavioral changes aimed at preserving nature and improving quality of life. The educational product produced from this research synthesizes the experiences lived, contributing to the dissemination of educational practices focused on sustainability and the teaching of Science in an integrated and transformative way. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]