ADAPTAÇÃO DE UM PROTOCOLO DE AVALIAÇÃO RÁPIDA DE RIOS E SUA UTILIZAÇÃO COMO RECURSO DIDÁTICO EM EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL NO ENSINO MÉDIO

Abstract

Rapid River Rapid Assessment Protocols (PARs) are tools used to perform environmental diagnoses, especially in aquatic ecosystems, grouping procedures adapted to the rapid, qualitative and semi-quantitative evaluation of a set of variables, representing the main components and factors that determine the processes and ecological functions of rivers or streams. The present study had as objective to adapt (from reference protocols) an appropriate PAR for use by high school students, with accessible language and physical parameters that condition the dynamics of the brooks of the Cerrado biome in the Southeast Goiano and to evaluate its viability as didactic resource in classes and projects of Environmental Education (EA). The research was carried out in two educational institutions in the city of Pires do Rio, GO. To consolidate the developed instrument, an Environmental Evaluation Workshop was offered to 60 students, composed of two stages: the first one theoretical and the second one, practical. Student participation in the research provided data on the applicability of PAR, and the use of the PAR as an AE instrument. The study proved that, given the importance and intensification of water resources degradation, the use of PAR would be a valuable addition to EA projects in secondary schools. Thus, the adapted PAR is shown as a useful and interesting tool to be used in Environmental Education projects and programs.