https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/2577 2026-04-09T09:39:22Z https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/24910 Título: Boato do monóxido de di-hidrogênio (DHMO) : um levantamento histórico, estudo do artigo “DHMO, die wässrige gefahr” e a importância da educação científica Autor(es): Oliveira, Willyan Farias Abstract: The dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO) rumor is about naming the water molecule (H2O) by an unusual technical name to confuse and deceive inattentive people or people who do not have technical knowledge on the subject. Usually treated as a joke, it has been known on the internet since the 1980s. Since then, variations of the rumor have been created, such as videos and texts that attest to the dangers of DHMO and petitions for its ban. A version of the latter was then performed in a public school in Aracaju/SE, obtaining 115 signatures, including from teachers. The results obtained with the petition, which indicated a certain chemophobia of the interviewees, served as a trigger for the realization of this monograph. Such an action is then highlighted as Zohnerism, which refers to the use of true information to lead a certain audience to false conclusions. However, there is little in the literature on the topic of DHMO, with the work entitled “DHMO, die wässrige gefahr” being one of the few results found on the CAPES Journal Database. Nevertheless, it was found that the work contains false, distorted and sensationalist information and references about the existence of a molecule called DHMO which, in turn, would have several dangers. Due to the presence of this article in several worldwide academic databases, the work was detailed and compiled, paying attention to all the information provided. By contacting the journal's publisher, consideration was given to labeling the article as an ironic comment to avoid confusion. Thus, pedagogical methodologies were sought in the literature to identify rumors, especially about DHMO, to be applied in schools. The ABCD methodology (Authority, Bias, Coverage and Date) developed by Prof. Karla Krueger, which is based on the analysis of authorship, bias, ballast or security and date of information, is an example in which the author herself mentions that her methodology can be efficient against rumors in DHMO. Thus, the importance of science education is shown, especially in the school environment, at the present time, where the amount of information that reaches people through the media and social networks is much greater than what can be verified individually. 2026-03-23T00:00:00Z https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/24909 Título: Descoloração capilar como recurso didático no ensino de biomoléculas Autor(es): Santos, José Nilson dos Abstract: The Biomolecules course is a curricular component that poses many challenges for students in the learning process. Therefore, it is necessary to seek methods that facilitate this process. It is evident that there are still decontextualized pedagogical practices, which contribute to student demotivation, rote memorization in learning, and even repeated failures. This study has a qualitative approach and aims to investigate how the theme “Hair Bleaching” contributes to consolidating learning about amino acids, proteins, and lipids through Station Rotation, centered on the three pedagogical moments: initial problematization, organization of knowledge, and application of knowledge. The methodological sequence was applied at the Federal University of Sergipe with undergraduate chemistry teacher education students enrolled in the course “Biomolecule Chemistry.” The process lasted four 45-minute classes, with the participation of six undergraduate students. The results indicate that participants demonstrated greater understanding of the content addressed, showing conceptual development. Although some results are inconclusive, it is possible to observe the contribution of the active methodology to the learning process, supporting a more diversified, dynamic, investigative teaching approach and, above all, one that is aware of the importance of contextualizing classes based on students’ daily lives and experiences. 2026-03-23T00:00:00Z https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/24199 Título: Reflexões dos professores de química da educação básica sobre o papel da Feira de Ciências do Agreste Sergipano (FECASE) na prática docente Autor(es): Santos, Pamela Alves dos Abstract: This work aimed to analyze whether, and how, the participation in the Science Fair of the Agreste Sergipano (FECASE) promotes changes in the teaching practice of Chemistry teachers in Basic Education, based on semi-structured interviews. The analysis of the semi-structured interviews was done through Bardin's Content Analysis (2016), through which it was possible to create 4 categories a posteriori, namely: (1) Experience in Science Fairs, (2) Relationship of FECASE with teaching practice, (3) Change in teaching practice and (4) FECASE as a training space for teachers. According to category 3, subcategories were created: (3.1) Plan and conduct the experiment, (3.2) Update and reflection of their previous knowledge, (3.4) Interaction with the student and (3.5) Classroom management. With the interpretation of the data, it was observed the changes generated in the teaching practice in relation to the way teachers planned, approached and conducted classroom activities after participating in FECASE, and the main focus of these changes was on the way teachers approached classroom experiments. It was possible to conclude that FECASE, in addition to promoting the development of experimental activities, also promotes the development of more interactive activities, making the school environment characterized by a greater dialogicity between teacher and student. In addition, the character of FECASE as a training space for teachers was notorious, as it promotes a greater exchange of experiences and knowledge between teachers from different areas and schools. 2025-09-01T00:00:00Z https://ri.ufs.br/jspui/handle/riufs/24198 Título: Saúde mental universitária : um blog como estratégia de prevenção em transtornos mentais comuns Autor(es): Santos, Maria Vitória da Conceição 2025-09-02T00:00:00Z