Educação ambiental e o uso das águas nas escolas quilombolas de Murumurutuba e Murumuru - Santarém - Pará

Abstract

The present work aims to provide discussions and reflections on the theme: "Environmental Education and water use in the Quilombola Schools of Murumurutuba and Murumuru". It was verified that both need to understand the importance of environmental education in the formation of citizens aware and committed to the environment in which they are inserted. Another important factor highlights the importance of water for the maintenance of the community and the preservation of the environment for a better quality of life of the local population. For this purpose, a theoretical framework is developed through the conceptualization of Environmental Education and the environment, based on studies and conferences conducted throughout the historical context to discuss the subject. In the first moment, what is meant by environmental education is exposed. Second, we analyze the relevance of the environment in people's lives. Thirdly, we analyze the importance of water for the maintenance of life and guarantee of survival. Fourth, a brief history of the communities studied is presented. And finally, it is argued that Environmental Education provides change of attitudes, creates conscious and responsible citizens in the social environment. The research is developed from two aspects, the theoretical bibliographical and investigative aspect, aiming to build together with the educational community a society that is sustainable.