Lectures on proper garbage disposal: Awareness among high school students
Keywords:
Environmental education, Contextualization, Chemistry TeachingAbstract
The development of activities related to Environmental Education has a significant impact on the formation of a more conscious society. The approach to the environment in the school plays a crucial role, since the school is an institution where students must learn to socialize and adopt an ethical behavior towards society and nature, and this can be done through contextualization in the teaching of Chemistry. In the present study, which aimed to raise students' awareness through lectures about the impacts of garbage on people's health and the environment, it was observed that students showed interest in the theme, suggesting that schools should include more information about it in their curriculum. The data obtained during the lectures and questionnaires show a variety of perceptions, knowledge and attitudes of the students in relation to the correct disposal of garbage and its consequences. This information is crucial for the improvement of classes and to promote more responsible waste management practices, contributing to the preservation of the environment and public health. The results also help in the preparation of future lectures, since students may or may not have previous knowledge about the topic addressed.
