Ensino de química e cidadania na Escola Estadual Santo Antônio

Abstract

Due to the increase in purchasing power and the economic recovery in Brazil, in recent decades there has been a steady increase in consumption, mainly in the food, clothing and technology, coupled to this growth sector also increased the generation of waste and the urgency in deploying mitigating the environmental, social and economic impacts policies mainly focused on the issue of citizenship. This study was mainly aimed to draw a profile of the students before and after the application of a class that brings technological innovations such as the use of computer and reconciling notions of rights and duties, CITIZENSHIP, discipline, chemistry, involving the theme TRASH related to the daily life of young people, well, students. The results were satisfactory, since it has been found that the perception of students (as regards the legal aspects involving the handling and disposal of waste, particularly municipal landfills extinction) is achieved, since many unaware of the importance of the topic and waste recycling activities, enhancing the dignity of this work, reflecting the social context of their lives. It was also emphasized the responsibility of the various social sectors concerning waste, in order to provide an equitable sharing arising from economic, social and environmental benefits of recycling and obedience to the dictates of legal process.