Aplicação de uma Sequência Didática para o Ensino Médio na Temática Drogas através do Arco de Maguerez para a Desmistificação da Ciência

Abstract

The proliferation of information of a fallacious nature has led to the dissemination of numerous conspiracy theories and their respective groups, such as flat Earth model and the anti-vaxxers. Many of these assumptions question some of the basic scientific principles. As a result, in recent years, a growing portion of society is perceived that observes scientific knowledge with suspicion. The objective of this work is to apply a didactic sequence to students graduating from high school to discuss the relevance of science and its professional. The strategy for questioning was the Maguerez Arc, as it is a methodology that allows the protagonist of the student throughout all its stages. The theme chosen was drugs, due to its historical and cultural importance for the development of civilizations and the numerous impacts on contemporary societies. The didactic sequence included activities such as a questionnaire, experiments and a project planned and completed by the students. The development of the work proved to be a valid strategy for approaching the theme, as it provided the protagonism of the students and proved reflections on their social representations.