Uso de plantas medicinais como estratégia metodológica no ensino de química orgânica: Revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

This work presents a methodological proposal using medicinal plants in the teaching of organic chemistry. Its general objective is to analyze how the use of teas and medicinal plants in experimental activities can contribute to the teaching and learning of organic chemistry. Its specific objectives are to investigate how teas and medicinal plants can be used in teaching organic functions, to describe the chemical composition of different types of teas and medicinal plants, and to identify the main advantages of the experimental approach in teaching organic chemistry. The chosen methodology was bibliographic research with a qualitative approach, using the Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (BDTD) and Google Scholar as databases, where articles, dissertations, and books were collected. The results demonstrate that it is possible to teach organic chemistry through medicinal plants, provided that a methodology appropriate to the type of class is used, and the Brazilian National Common Curricular Base (BNCC) itself addresses the use of these resources. The use of medicinal plants in the teaching of Organic Chemistry is fundamental to making learning more meaningful, allowing students to connect abstract concepts with real-life experiences. This approach favors the understanding of chemical concepts in a contextualized way, promoting questioning and interpretation of popular knowledge in the light of science. Furthermore, this interdisciplinary methodology stimulates more critical and reflective learning, contributing to the formation of conscious, critical, and respectful citizens in relation to traditional knowledge and the environment