Utilização do costão rochoso da Praia Vermelha como espaço não formal para o ensino da biologia marinha no ensino médio

Abstract

The student´s behavior in schools has aroused interest in the discussions between teachers and pedagogues. It is a consensus that the school can to use other learning methodologies. In this context, activities in non-formal spaces have been increasingly effective. Guides on marine biology, for high school level, are scarce and usually focus only on one taxonomic group, not including both plant and animal.In thisregard, the purpose of this study was to elaborate a field activity guide in the shore rockyof Praia Vermelha, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, with illustrations and precise information about the biology of the local macroalgae and marine animals that can be used by the high school teacher. In several visits to the site, we identified the organisms with the help of expert teachers from diverse areas.Fourteen high school teachers participated in a survey through an evaluation questionnaire with seven objective and subjective questions to confide their impressions on the marine biology activity in Praia Vermelha.We conclude with the present study that the elaboration of this guide will be a pedagogical resource of great use for the use by teacher and students.