CELL DIVISION (MITOSIS) AND THE ALLIUM CEPA TEST IN THE STUDY OF CYTOLOGY
Didactic sequence. Investigative activity. Mind maps. Digital game.
Mitosis is one of the most challenging topics for students to learn in the context of Cytology. Often approached only theoretically, the subject is generally taught in a rote manner, limiting the teacher to using the textbook. To enhance lessons and make learning more dynamic, this study proposed a diversified didactic sequence and a digital game developed in PowerPoint, aiming to significantly contribute to the teaching of cell division in high school, specifically mitosis, through a practical lesson involving. The proposal included a thought-provoking text, encouraging students to formulate hypotheses about the healing process and its relationship with mitosis, followed by the creation of mind maps. The didactic sequence comprised research, a practical lesson, and an educational game on cell division. Through these activities, students were able to observe, investigate, analyze, and take an active role in their learning process. During the assessment of prior knowledge, students demonstrated little understanding of the topic but had the opportunity to build this knowledge through the investigative activity, in which they formulated hypotheses about the healing process and its relationship with mitosis. After discussions, students conducted research to validate or refute the hypotheses raised. The results were presented in the form of mind maps. The practical lesson sparked curiosity and interest, facilitating the understanding of the phases of cell division, while the educational game combined playful learning with the consolidation of mitosis concepts. The development of this didactic sequence provided students with various forms of learning, promoting active engagement in constructing their own knowledge. Thus, implementing engaging and diversified activities is essential to enhancing the learning of Cytology in Basic Education.