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STEAM Training: Environmental Transformation in Schools using GLOBE protocols
Organization(s):UFMA - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO MARANHÃO
Country:Brazil
Student(s):Cryslla Beatriz Penha Costa, Maria Eduarda Cabral Bezerra, Leticia Alves dos Santos
Geyse Adriana Corrêa Ribeiro, Hilton Costa Louzeiro, Núbia Fernanda Marinho Rodrigues, Aline Bessa Veloso, Aslei Andrade da Silva, João Paulo Tenório da Silva Santos
Grade Level:Undergraduate
GLOBE Member(s):João Santos
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Report Type(s):Virtual Science Symposium Report
Protocols:Alkalinity, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Nitrates, pH, Water Temperature, Salinity
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Language(s):English
Date Submitted:2026-01-29
This research proposal outlines a study to implement and evaluate a STEAM-based teacher training program using GLOBE protocols in middle schools in Pinheiro, Maranhão, Brazil. The project aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in science education, with a specific focus on local environmental issues surrounding the Pericumã River. Through targeted workshops, the program will equip educators with the pedagogical and technical skills to conduct inquiry-based, data-driven activities centered on water quality analysis. The study employs a mixed-methods approach to investigate the impact on teachers' pedagogical practices and self-efficacy, student engagement and understanding of local sustainability challenges, and the effectiveness of a mentorship network for ensuring the program's long-term integration into the curriculum. By transforming teachers and students into citizen scientists, the project seeks to generate valuable environmental data for the community while fostering a model of education that promotes environmental stewardship, aligns with national educational guidelines and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and empowers the local community through science and education.