<b>A field work proposal for teaching biodiversity using ants as a model</b> - doi: 10.4025/actascieduc.v32i2.11036

  • Rogério Soares Cordeiro Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes
  • Moacir Wuo Universidade Mogi das Cruzes
  • Maria Santina de Castro Morini Universidade Mogi das Cruzes
Keywords: Diversity, ants, high school, ecology, competition

Abstract

 The field works is still a hard way for the teacher; however, they represent a major step for the study of biodiversity. Our country is considered mega-diverse but teaching this subject is complex. The objective of this study was to outline a protocol for field works so that the teachers can implement it during their lectures about biodiversity. The ants were chosen as study model since they are rich and abundant in most tropical ecosystems. Sardine baits were used in edible oil to collect these insects; and in order to obtain enough volume of biological material to base the discussions concerning the proposed issue three collection expeditions will be required, using 15 baits each.

 

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Author Biography

Maria Santina de Castro Morini, Universidade Mogi das Cruzes
Trabalha na Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes como professora de Zoologia de Invertebrados e como pesquisadora em Mirmecologia, enfatizando as comunidades de formigas das áreas de Mata Atlântica do Alto Tietê. (24/03/2007)
Published
2010-12-20
How to Cite
Cordeiro, R. S., Wuo, M., & Morini, M. S. de C. (2010). <b>A field work proposal for teaching biodiversity using ants as a model</b&gt; - doi: 10.4025/actascieduc.v32i2.11036. Acta Scientiarum. Education, 32(2), 247-254. https://doi.org/10.4025/actascieduc.v32i2.11036
Section
Education