The teaching of microbiology through an experimental activity of lactobacilli

Abstract

Microbiology is a branch of science that is dedicated to the study of microscopic beings and their relationship with other beings and also with the environment in which they are inserted. This is a content of great relevance inside and outside the school environment, but addressing concepts in this area in science teaching in schools is a great challenge due to its abstraction and lack of materials and resources. In this context, the present work aimed to analyze the contributions of an experimental activity on bacteria. To this end, an experimental activity was developed with students from four classes of the 7th year of elementary school at a public school in the Municipality of Ibirité, in Minas Gerais. The data obtained came from the observation of the researchers involved and from a report completed by the students after the activity was carried out. The results obtained demonstrate that the experimental activity contributes to the teaching and learning processes about microorganisms, especially bacteria. Thus, it is suggested that experimental activities be inserted effectively in science teaching.