EXPLORING VITAL SYSTEMS: A BOARD GAME FOR FUN AND LEARNING

Abstract

The present work proposes an innovative approach to Biology education, utilizing interactive educational games to explore the systems of the human body. There are numerous benefits in teaching that can be achieved through the playful tool provided by educational games, as these include active student participation and comprehension of more abstract concepts. The overall objective is to enrich understanding of the vital systems of the human body in a participative and dynamic manner.To achieve this goal, an interactive educational game was developed by six undergraduate students in Biological Sciences at the State University of Piauí (UESPI), Campus “Heróis do Jenipapo” - Campo Maior PI, aimed at the rest of the class and adaptable for 1st-year high school students. The methodology involves creating a game with question and answer cards, cards with positive or negative challenges, a board, and dice, based on relevant information about each body system. Students will be divided into teams to play, answering questions according to the space they land on the board. The winner will be the first to reach the last space.

As a result, implementing this approach provided a more flexible and stimulating learning environment. Integrating the educational game throughout the lesson contextualized the content in a meaningful way, promoting interaction among students. Therefore, it is important to implement this didactic approach in Biology classes, as it is a facilitative learning tool that makes teaching more accessible and impactful.