Weaving knowledge between History and Science: experience report in elementary school

Abstract

It is clear that the real world is not divided into watertight compartments, so bringing discussions into everyday school life that work on content in a connected way between disciplines can provide greater student involvement. This article presents the report of a transdisciplinary project between the subjects of History and Science proposed to 6th grade students of elementary school at a federal public school in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The aim of these project was to bring reflection on the processes and procedures of scientific research, contextualizing it with a practice originating from Ancient Egypt (mummification). After all the steps developed, a relationship was noticed between this experience and some of the students' responses in the test. This type of project enriches classes, but demands a large investment from the team involved, and it is essential that the institution provides more planning time, encourages the educator’s continuous development and invests in infrastructure.