SCIENTIFIC TRAINING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE

Abstract

The extension project “Anísio: Scientific Training for High School Students” is an initiative of the Stricto Sensu Postgraduate Programs of xxxx. It was carried out in partnership with a state-run basic education school. The central objective of the project was to promote the scientific and environmental education of high school students. Inspired by the legacy of Anísio Teixeira, the project sought to bring the university and the school closer together and offer practical experiences in investigating environmental issues. The methodology for this research is a qualitative approach, in the form of a case study. The development was organized into three modules: visits to strategic points in the city and to the school forest, formative meetings at the university, and systematization of the data collected by the students. The analysis of the forest allowed the identification of problems such as the accumulation of waste due to incorrect disposal, environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, and lack of infrastructure. Therefore, the need for preservation actions and public policies aimed at environmental awareness was evident. The experience was developed in an interdisciplinary manner and integrated various areas of knowledge. The effective participation of students and teachers enabled the production of records, reflective reports, and intervention proposals. The results indicate that university extension allows for interdisciplinary dialogues and experience in the environment, contributing significantly to the formation of citizens who are aware and committed to sustainability. The development of this project demonstrates that environmental education can be an effective instrument for social transformation, capable of promoting learning integrated with local reality.