Produções cinematográficas em sequências didáticas para Alfabetização Científica no ensino de Ciências

Abstract

This research, conducted within the framework of the Professional Master's Program in Education for Science and Mathematics at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Goiás – Jataí Campus, aimed to analyze the potential of cinematographic productions as a didactic resource in high school, focusing on promoting Scientific Literacy (SL). Grounded in the Historical-Critical Pedagogy (HCP), the study sought to design and implement didactic sequences mediated by cinematographic works, linking scientific content to the learning objectives established in official curricular documents. The adopted methodology involved documentary analysis, application of questionnaires, participant observation, and the development of an educational product: a catalog of films, series, and documentaries with suggested activities and didactic sequences aligned with the content of Natural Sciences and their Technologies. The research was carried out in a public high school in Goiás, with the participation of teachers and students. The results indicated that the systematic use of cinematographic productions expands the possibilities of pedagogical mediation, making science teaching more contextualized, critical, and meaningful for students. Furthermore, the experience revealed that cinema, when articulated with pedagogical practices based on HCP, contributes to the problematization of social practice, conceptual instrumentalization, and the development of critical thinking, all essential elements for achieving Scientific Literacy. The study concludes that cinema, when systematically integrated into the school context, is a powerful resource for science teaching, fostering students' critical understanding of scientific content and encouraging their civic formation. As a practical contribution, the research offers supporting material aimed at guiding teachers in the pedagogical use of cinematographic productions in the classroom.