Segregação climática: uma abordagem pedagógica para a investigação da desigualdade socioambiental

Abstract

The present study investigates climate segregation as a manifestation of socio-environmental inequalities in urban spaces, focusing on its approach in high school education. The research was conducted through the application of a didactic sequence in a public school in the municipality of Passos (MG), involving high school students and using as a case study the contrast between the neighborhoods of Morumbi and Paraisópolis, in the city of São Paulo. The pedagogical proposal integrated active methodologies, such as mind maps, case studies, and decision matrices, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches. Initially, concepts related to urban heat islands and the sustainability tripod were addressed, followed by the analysis of real data and the construction of visual representations by the students. The results showed the development of students' critical thinking, enabling them to understand the relationships between urbanization, social inequality, and climate impacts. The use of the decision matrix contributed to the organization and quantification of information, supporting informed decision-making. It is concluded that the integration of investigative strategies in science education promotes meaningful learning and enhances students' ability to interpret and critically analyze contemporary socio-environmental issues.