Children handwrite a book that combines science, recipes and experiments at a school in Palmas
The project brings together research on women who made history in science and 20 written recipes. The book was presented during the school Science Fair in Palmas.
By Andressa Ribeiro, g1 Tocantins
Students from a municipal school in Palmas launched this Friday (4) a handwritten book with biographies of scientists and 20 culinary recipes.
During the project, 3rd year students investigated the trajectory of researchers and explained chemical and physical phenomena observed during food preparation.
At the science fair, the public watched practical experiments carried out by children. The director highlighted that the initiative combined science, reading and writing in a practical way.
Students present a book about women scientists during the Science Fair — Photo: Divulgação/ Prefeitura de Palmas
Children from Escola Municipal Aurélio Buarque de Holanda, in Palmas, launched a book with biographies of female scientists and recipes produced by the students themselves, written by hand. The work is the result of the project “Kitchen Scientists: from the laboratory to the plate, the science that nourishes and transforms”, developed by 3rd year students at the unit.
The launch took place this Friday (4), during the school's Science Fair, located in Jardim Aureny I, south of the capital. Parents, teachers and the school community followed the presentation of the works, which combined scientific research, textual production and practical experiences.
Over the past few months, students have investigated the trajectories of researchers who contributed to the advancement of science in different areas of knowledge. The proposal also sought to show how scientific concepts are present in everyday activities, such as food preparation.
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Based on their research, the children produced a collection of 20 handwritten recipes. In addition to the preparation method, the book presents explanations about chemical and physical phenomena observed during the execution of the recipes.
Research and child protagonism
According to professor Valéria Alves Vieira, responsible for the project, the students participated in all stages of the book's production, from research to writing the recipes.
"They put together the texts that are in the booklet. The recipe part they wrote in their own handwriting. I selected the best letters to go into the booklet", explained the teacher.
The choice to keep the texts handwritten aimed to value student authorship and preserve the identity of each participant in the publication.
Furthermore, during the fair, visitors were able to watch demonstrations prepared by students, who demonstrated in practice concepts learned in the classroom.
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One of the highlights was the “Curious Mutant Juice”, an experiment that uses red cabbage as a natural pH indicator. The children demonstrated how the liquid changes color when it comes into contact with acidic substances, explaining the chemical phenomenon responsible for the transformation.
Another attraction presented was “Danoninho Espacial”, an activity used to address concepts related to the formation of mixtures and the texture of food.
Student Iany Bispo Gonzaga said that the project brought new knowledge and awakened curiosities about science. Simon Bernardo Gonzaga Vieira Reis Buen highlighted the satisfaction of presenting to the school community the results of the research and experiments carried out by the class.
According to the school director, Denilde Milhomem, the initiative allowed science, reading, writing and experimentation to be integrated in an interdisciplinary way. According to her, the project helped bring scientific content closer to children's reality and showed that learning can happen in a practical, creative way and connected to everyday life.
Children presented the strawberry Space Danoninho and the Curioso Suco Mutante made from red cabbage — Photo: Divulgação/ Prefeitura de Palmas
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