USO DO APLICATIVO KAHOOT COMO METODOLOGIA ATIVA PARA O ENSINO DE RELAÇÕES ECOLÓGICAS NO CONTEXTO DO BIOMA CERRADO

Abstract

Cerrado is the second largest biome in Brazil, covering 23.3% of the national territory, with greater presence in the Midwest region and in states such as Mato Grosso, Goiás, Minas Gerais, the Federal District, and Tocantins. It is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, with thousands of species of trees, birds, and bees, many of them endemic. It is considered a global biodiversity hotspot, but also a biome threatened by deforestation, which increased significantly in 2023. Despite its ecological importance, the Cerrado is rarely addressed in Natural Sciences education, which contributes to a mistaken perception of its richness and value. Including this topic in education is essential so that students can learn about its biodiversity and develop strategies for its preservation. With technological advancement, active methodologies—such as the use of Digital Information and Communication Technologies (DICTs)—have gained relevance in education, fostering greater student engagement. Therefore, this research proposes a didactic activity using the Kahoot application to teach the topic “Ecological Relationships” in the context of the Cerrado, aiming to evaluate students’ perceptions of this methodology. The research seeks to promote knowledge about the biome, its species, and the importance of preservation, contributing to the development of more conscious and engaged citizens in the conservation of the Cerrado.