Science Teaching through agricultural practices in the vegetable garden at the indigenous school in the Pirajuí village, Paranhos, MS

Abstract

The objective of this study was to implement a vegetable garden in the school space together with the 5th grade students of Early Childhood Education at the Adriano Pires Municipal School, Pirajuí Village, Paranhos, MS. Through this, it was possible to promote healthy eating habits and contribute to the teaching and learning of science. Before building the vegetable garden with the children, an interview was conducted with Mr. Zacarias Recalde, 72 years old, with the aim of seeking information about the types of vegetable gardens that were made by the Guaranis in the past, and finally the construction activities of the vegetable garden began. Through the experience of the vegetable garden at the Adriano Pires Municipal School, it became possible to develop the teaching-learning process, through practice, in addition to awakening social values ​​such as participation, interpersonal relationships, a sense of responsibility and awareness of issues related to the environment. The students were able to analyze and discuss the best ways to maintain a healthy environment, also helping them to take greater care of their diet and hygiene. The school garden allowed them to recover some of the traditional Guarani knowledge, rescuing some species that have rarely been planted in the village, such as the cara.