OPEN-AIR MARKETS AS A NON-FORMAL SPACE IN SCIENCE TEACHING: A CASE STUDY IN SENHOR DO BONFIM, BAHIA

Abstract

This article analyzed the potential from the open market in the city of Senhor do Bonfim, BA, as a non-formal space for science teaching. Highlighting the interdisciplinarity and integration between formal and non-formal education, demonstrating how these spaces can complement classroom teaching. To achieve the objectives, field research with observation, in addition to documentary research. The research pointed out the different sectors of the street market and the topics that can be covered, such as medicinal plants; food contamination and foodborne-disease; environment (food waste, composting and environmental education); fish (trophic ecology and anatomy), among other topics. Also, we sought to correlate the street market with mathematics, geography, history and arts. Finally, the importance of careful planning to ensure student learning and safety. It is concluded that street markets offer special opportunities for a practical and integrated.