Science at school: the principles of the deep ecology through the study of the insects and the environment

Abstract

The Laboratory and the Museum of Entomology Professor Ramiro Gomes Costa (MRGC), from Fundação Estadual de Pesquisa Agropecuária (FEPAGRO) promoted actions in partnership with teachers and students of two high schools and students of superior course of Biology. The principles of deep ecology, the interdependence, the recycling, the partnership, the flexibility and the diversity were worked through the study of the insects and the environment, looking for the consciousness about the importance of all living beings. Courses and training works were offered at MRGC, with the participation of 46 teachers and students of high school and superior course of Biology where different experiences of learning from the regular ones were offered in the school room. Twenty didactical entomological drawers were made at MRGC and at schools, 19 studies were presented on scientific exhibitions. Around 3000 students took part of the visitations at MRGC and in the fairs of science at schools.