O ensino de geologia como instrumento formador de uma cultura de sustentabilidade

Abstract

Geology teaching as a tool for developing a culture of sustainability. The Earth System Science discipline occupies a particular place within the Natural Sciences, as an essential area of knowledge for understanding the balance and complexity of the Earth System, from which we all depend. In this context, im- proving the integration of Earth Sciences in the various educational systems can help the formation of informed citizens, more involved and committed to a responsible management of the planet and its resources. The role of science education, particularly in Earth Sciences, is a fundamental tool to education for sustainability. The initiative points out for the need of deep changes in the existing education systems; it defies the educators to improve their educational approaches as well. It allows citizens to value and to develop skills needed for a sus- tainable way of life. The module Geo-School Sao Jose do Rio Preto showed that for education in schools these resources when adopted for developing contents of Sciences can reach a differentiated educational practice, which is useful to develop citizenry. In parallel, while promoting greater interaction with teachers, there are promising opportunities for the dissemination of Geosciences.