THE OXIDE TRAIL: A TEACHING MODULE WITH A CTSA FOCUS WITHIN BASIC EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOL.
Oxides; Chemistry teaching; CTSA approach; Educational product; Students; Criticality
Promoting learning and teaching contextualized with the pillars of science, society, technology, and the environment, which goes beyond mere content transmission, connecting theory with social practice, and developing students' critical analysis and decision-making skills, is a significant challenge. This research seeks to develop a teaching module for Chemistry contextualized with the pillars of science, technology, society, and the environment (CTSA). Based on over a decade of teaching experience in basic general education (FGB), it is observed that textbooks and teaching practices still prioritize classical content over more applied approaches integrated into everyday life. The module will focus on oxides, highlighting their relevance in natural and technological processes and their relationship to contemporary problems, such as forest fires and their environmental and health impacts. The proposal will be implemented in a public high school in Fortaleza, aligning with the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting critical and meaningful learning.