O desenvolvimento de atividades de Astronomia para crianças: uma abordagem decolonial e de ensino significativo em projeto de Educação não formal

Abstract

This work aims to present the development of four original astronomy activities designed for children, based on a decolonial approach and meaningful learning. The proposal arises from the need to expand access to scientific knowledge in a contextualized way, respecting local and ancestral knowledge, and promoting an education that values cultural and epistemological diversity. Additionally, the project seeks to contribute to broadening the themes commonly addressed in astronomy activities aimed at young audiences. From a critical perspective on the Eurocentric paradigms that have historically dominated science education, the goal is to foster pedagogical practices that recognize and integrate dif erent ways of understanding the sky. The activities focus mainly on scientific topics related to the Structure and Evolution of Stars and Constellations, exploring the various ways societies have interpreted the sky according to their own worldviews.