Catálogo estelar: proposta de gamificação para a introdução de conceitos da evolução estelar no ensino fundamental

Abstract

With the aim of making the teaching of Stellar Evolution more dynamic, this paper discusses the development and application of a board game called Stellar Catalog, together with a teaching sequence specifically designed for its implementation, which was carried out with 9th grade classes of Elementary School and 1st year of High School in a private school. The results indicate that the use of the game contributed significantly to student engagement and to the understanding of complex astronomical concepts, such as nuclear fusion, star classification and formation of compact objects, demonstrating that gamification is an efficient strategy for teaching Science. The research reinforces the potential of educational games as a valid approach in teaching Astronomy, bringing students closer to scientific content, arousing curiosity and encouraging critical thinking.