POLÍMEROS: UMA LEITURA ELABORADA PARA OS ESTUDANTES DO ENSINO MÉDIO ENTENDEREM UM POUCO MAIS NAS TÃO TEMIDAS AULAS DE QUÍMICA.

Abstract

This research focuses on the teaching of polymers to high school students, recognizing the importance of Chemistry at this stage of education. The subject, present in both the previous and current BNCC curriculum, plays a crucial role in developing scientific thinking, enabling adolescents to critically and inquisitively understand the phenomena and mysteries that surround them. Chemistry teaching goes beyond memorizing formulas, nomenclature, and structures; it involves a process of systematic study, research, and the integration of real-life experiences. Based on this perspective, the material developed adopts clear and accessible language, using practical examples that bring scientific content closer to students’ everyday lives. Schools, as spaces for learning and the dissemination of good practices, play a fundamental role in this knowledge-building process. This qualitative research included an analysis of the current reality of Chemistry teaching in basic education, aiming to identify challenges, gaps, and opportunities in the way polymer content is approached in classrooms. The main objective is to share knowledge about the chemistry of polymers through a didactic e-book that serves as a pedagogical support tool and enhances the learning process. In addition to presenting key concepts on polymers, the material explores organic functions frequently addressed in mock exams, ENEM, and university entrance exams, using illustrations and visual resources to make the content more attractive and meaningful for students.