Mineração sustentável e transição energética: um estudo de caso em escolas no estado do Amapá

Abstract

This study presents an analysis of the actions developed in a teaching and outreach project entitled “SUSTAINABLE MINING AND ENERGY TRANSITION TEACHING PROJECT,” which took place in schools in the city of Macapá, Amapá, from April to July 2025. The project is part of ProEN (Pro-Rectorate), developed at the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Amapá - IFAP/Macapá Campus. Through this teaching project, the aim was to promote the dissemination of sustainable mining and energy transition concepts, bringing these themes closer to the school context. The initiative collaborated with educational institutions by stimulating teenagers' interest in this field of knowledge, fostering critical reflection on sustainability, development, and the responsible use of mineral resources. The lectures covered various topics, addressed in simple and accessible language, without compromising the required physical descriptions. For this purpose, audiovisual resources were used, along with educational games and small demonstrations, which facilitated and enabled the understanding of the phenomena by middle and high school students. During this period, three educational lectures were held, one at each institution: Escola Estadual Doutor Alexandre Vaz Tavares, Escola de Ensino Integral Colégio Amapaense, and Escola Estadual Prof.ª Ruth de Almeida Bezerra. Additionally, the project was expanded through demonstrations and activities aimed at technical high school students at the Federal Institute of Amapá (IFAP), reaching an estimated audience of approximately 250 students. At the end of the presentation, the lecture was evaluated through a questionnaire applied to a sample of 35 students. The results of this evaluation evidenced the relevance of the project for the dissemination of sustainable mining and energy transition.