Química e a elaboração de plástico biodegradáveis como ferramenta e conscientização ambiental

Abstract

This research aims to raise awareness about the importance of chemical knowledge for sustainability. In order to do this, workshops were carried out for the production of biodegradable polymers from the Amazonian tubercle (cassava). The activity was developed with students from the third year of high school of a public school in the municipality of Coari, Amazonas, Brazil. The present methodology consisted of the characterization of the project and the extraction of the starch contained in the tubers and the ministry of workshops for the production of biodegradable plastic. The project contributed to the students’ awareness about the importance of the sustainable use of Amazonian raw materials, in addition to collaborating for the teaching of chemistry concepts through experimental practice. Thus, students could re ect on the scienti c knowledge used for the development of society and the social role of Chemistry in the environment.