Uma abordagem lúdica no ensino de Botânica: desenvolvimento do jogo estilo Cara a Cara para o ensino de arborização urbana

Abstract

This work presents the development of an educational game in the "Guess Who" style as a playful tool for teaching botany, with a focus on urban afforestation. It also discusses the use of educational games as a facilitating tool in the teaching of botany, a field that, despite its relevance, faces challenges in terms of attracting students and overcoming the phenomenon known as botanical imperception, a term used to explain the difficulty in recognizing the importance of plants in the environment. The main objective was to create a more accessible and attractive approach for students, providing a dynamic learning experience about the importance of trees in cities, especially species easily found in Sorocaba and the region. The methodology used included a literature review on the use of games in teaching and game development. The results showed that the use of educational games can not only facilitate the understanding of botanical concepts, but also increase student engagement, promoting active and collaborative learning. Furthermore, the game contributes to the development of cognitive skills, such as logical reasoning and memorization, and reinforces students' environmental awareness. The work concludes that the use of playful approaches, such as the game "Guess Who in urban afforestation", in teaching botany is effective in integrating theory and practice, arousing students' interest in the subject.