"UM TAL DE ACIDEZ DO SOLO": O USO DE HISTÓRIAS EM QUADRINHOS NO ENSINO DE ÁCIDOS E BASES

Abstract

Chemistry is often perceived by students as a subject that involves complex and difficult-to-understand concepts. To overcome these challenges, teachers should employ methodologies that make chemistry instruction more engaging and contextualized based on students' experiences. This study addresses the use of comic strips (comics) as a resource for teaching acids and bases. The research was conducted within the scope of the Pedagogical Residency Program (PRP), subproject Chemistry, and involved the use of a comic strip about soil acidity. The objective of the research was to analyze indications of learning improvement in acids and bases through an activity that involved the comic strip on the topic of soil acidity, as well as to assess the students' acceptance level of this activity. The data collection instruments were questionnaires aimed at assessing students' knowledge of the topic before and after the activity with the comic strip and measuring the level of satisfaction with the activities carried out. The results indicated that the inclusion of this approach was well accepted and enhanced students' understanding of the concepts. It is concluded that the use of methodologies involving comics can be an ally in chemistry classes, promoting students' interest and active learning.