A Observação dos cinco sentidos como atividade pratica no ensino de ciências para a educação infantil

Abstract

In science education, the observation has been advocated as a starting point in the construction of scientific knowledge, allowing the formulation of hypotheses and stimulating thinking. This paper reports an investigation conducted with children in Early Childhood Education in a set of activities of observation and exploitation of attributes of various materials. The research aimed to investigate attitudes and reactions of children in activities, check out what they understood by observing and recording existing concepts. A qualitative approach was used and video recording collected data. The study brought relevant information that offer the possibility of reflection on the feasibility of performing practical activities as a strategy or experimental didactic teaching in science education, as in kindergarten. It was concluded that the methodology was able to arouse curiosity and interest of children through research, providing space for dialogue and interaction.