TEACHING OF BOTANY AND BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION IN AN FAMILY FARM SCHOOL: KNOWLEDGE DIALOGUE ON FIELD

ABSTRACT:

In this paper, we aimed to establish a dialogue of knowledge in a rural school through workshops that explored biological diversity of plants. A survey was carried out aiming to understand the previous knowledge on plants and biological classification modes with students of a Family Farm School. Using Ethnobiology as a theoretical basis, we promote the dialogue between traditional and scientific knowledge. The research was performed with students of 6^o and 8^o grades. The action-research methods were also used as a support in this research. The results show that students have extensive knowledge of different species of plants that are in their daily lives. The research also shows that the students use morphological and functional criteria to categorize plants. In addition, the research has evidenced the significance of science workshops that address aspects related to biological classification as a tool for learning botany and the valorization of community knowledge, providing a dialogue between local and scientific knowledge at school.

Keywords:
Family Farm School; Ethnobotany; Scientific knowledge; Local knowledge