Araucarta: the card game as an Environmental Education tool to address biodiversity

Abstract

Brazilian biodiversity needs to be worked on beyond the knowledge of Science and Biology, considering Environmental Education as a subsidy for the development of citizen awareness. This article presents the proposal of a card game as a potential didactic resource to address the richness of the natural heritage of the Campos Gerais region, Paraná. It is believed that this material can be an alternative to help in the teaching-learning process by emphasizing the importance of preserving the Araucaria Forest, associated fauna and scenic landscapes, as well as highlighting the importance of creating and maintaining Conservation Units. The material has low cost for making and was made available for free through a website in order to contribute with teachers in the difficult task of teaching such important contents, especially in the period of pandemic with remote activities.