Maize as a biological model to experimentally explore the concept of intraspecific biodiversity in primary education

Abstract

This research aims at determining if whether the use of maize as a biological model and the experimental teaching of science can be a teaching strategy that facilitates understanding the concept of intraspecific biodiversity. A didactic sequence was developed to explore intraspecific biodiversity and to promote the development of epistemic practices by students.
The results indicate that the use of maize as a biological model and the use of experimental work constituted a teaching-learning strategy with potential to promote a greater significance of the concept of intraspecific biodiversity and a scientific education of children.