Sacolas plásticas: como a percepção dos alunos pode apontar os caminho para a conscientização através da educação ambiental

Abstract

The lack of sustainability generated by the capitalist way of life adopted by a human being has generated growing concern about the depletion of nonrenewable re-sources and the destruction of our ecosystems. Plastic bags are a way of transport-ing goods is nothing harmless to the environment because of the large number pro-duced and their non-biodegradable. Becoming indispensable educate citizens about this issue, to be multipliers of their learning. This paper aims to examine students' understanding of the final grades of elementary school, and environmental issues related to the use of plastic bags, making a parallel between different economic reali-ties. The study was conducted in two Primary School in the municipality of Santa Ma-ria / RS. The research population consists of students from 5th to 8th grade. Data collection was performed by applying a questionnaire. The organization of the re-sponses was Monday through tabulation of data, grouping them into a graph. Data analysis consisted of two stages: on the quantitative and qualitative analysis. We in-terviewed a total of 138 students between the two schools. The comfort and conven-ience caused by the use of plastic bags are the major obstacles to the change of habit. Action is needed to raise awareness of environmental education aimed at young people, so that changes can happen.