Dossiê da cana-de-açúcar no Brasil e na América Latina e suas contribuições para a educação CTSA

Abstract

This research proposes an investigation into sugarcane production in Brazil and Latin America, using a Science, Technology, and Society (STS) perspective to analyze the environmental, social, and economic impacts of the sugarcane industry and its potential for science education. The study seeks to understand how technological choices influence the daily lives of communities in producing regions and how to promote teaching practices focused on these aspects. Our discussions aim to highlight the interaction between science, technology, and society in science education, addressing sugarcane as an interdisciplinary theme that allows for the discussion of historical, biological, chemical, and social aspects, as well as its labor and environmental implications. The research was conducted through bibliographic and documentary research, which involved the collection, selection, and critical analysis of various scientific publications related to sugarcane cultivation and its relationship with science education. For data analysis, we used Content Analysis, a method that enabled the identification and organization of relevant thematic categories to understand the contributions of the topic to science education guided by STS (Science, Technology, and Society). The selected sources address technological, socio-environmental, and educational aspects of sugarcane production, allowing for an interdisciplinary and critical approach to the topic. Through this approach, we aim to develop in students the competence to interpret and critically question socio-scientific dilemmas, encouraging conscious and responsible action in the face of current socio-environmental challenges.