PROPAGATION OF SCIENCE AT SCHOOLS THROUGH THE STUDY OF DENTAL CAVITY

Abstract

The dissemination of science in schools contributes to increase the interest and critical sense in students and teachers regarding scientific knowledge. The objective of this project was to disseminate science in schools using the theme of dental cavities. The target audience was composed of schoolchildren and teachers of elementary education in the public system in Porto Alegre, RS. The project carried out ludic-educational activities addressing themes related to dental cavities and associated with the contents of the students’ curricular subjects. Training activities were also carried out for teachers in order to train disseminators of the content addressed to the students. The project increased interest in scientific knowledge promoting health within the school environment. The academics participating in the Project experienced different realities and exercised their roles as disseminators of science, integrating extension, research and teaching.