Projeto Pequeno Cidadão: ações educativas sócio-ambientais desenvolvidas pelos integrantes do 2º Batalhão Ambiental da Brigada Militar

Abstract

This monograph aims to present a methodology for educating Environmental Education inspectors, which was developed by the Environmental Education Nucleus (EEN) of the 2º Environmental Battalion of Brigada Militar (2º EBBM) located in Santa Maria. From the experience of socioenvironmental educative activities, acquired at the EEN of the 2º EBBM and the observation of the difficulties faced by the school when implementing the environmental theme, it being driven towards the construction of values, abilities and attitudes coherent with life. These activities took place from April up to July of 2008, at the Brigada Militar of Santa Maria’s quarters, on Saturday afternoons, with the participation of four public and private schools, and fifty students between 10 and 12 years old. The methodology took into account qualitative aspects only, being structured in modules that considered three thematic axes: Citizenship and Ethics; Ecosystems; and Sustainability, subdivided in issues regarded as relevant to comprehend the magnitude of the environmental matter, discussed throughout twelve meetings, among which we highlight: behavior, nutrition, first aid, hygiene and health, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), drugs and violence. During the performance, we demystify the repressive image of the policeman, strengthening the confidence and respect bonds between the Brigada Militar institution and the society. Thus, it is essential to publicize this work within the academic environment, to the public in general and the Brigada Militar institution. The Young Citizen Project presented a methodology according to the perspective of what is conventionally called Environmental Education.