STAGES OF THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD WITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

The objective of this work was to stimulate scientific knowledge in students since Basic Education through the development of the stages of scientific methods. This paper aimed to describe the report on a set of investigative actions, following the steps of the Scientific Method. The method used was the observation of a site publication on the behavior of an ant species (Camponotus terebrans), the problem was raised (Does the pixixic ant (Wasmannia auropunctata) also prefer pee than sugarwater?), elaboration of hypotheses, beginning of experimentation, analysis of results, acceptance or rejection of the hypothesis. The behavior of ants (W. auropunctata) observed in the four experiments led the students to accept hypothesis 3 (the ant prefers sugary water than pee) different from the behavior of ant C. terebrans reported on the https://www.valedoitaunas.com.br/artigo/formigas-preferem-ingerir-xixi-a-acucar-e-isso-faz-bem-ao-planeta. Based on the reports, it is perceived that the students understood, through practice, the subject that was exposed in the textbook, as well as demonstrated a scientific character.