A criação do jogo Perfil Periódico como proposta didática para o ensino da tabela periódica

Abstract

Teaching chemistry poses a constant challenge, especially because it’s a science whose phenomena, for the most part, cannot be observed with the naked eye, and it’s often only introduced to students in the final stages of basic education. In this context, the intro duction to the Periodic Table often causes a sense of strangeness and often fails to spark students’ interest in the subject.Therefore, the creation of alternative methodologies that favor the understanding of this content becomes essential, considering that the Periodic Table constitutes the foundation of all chemistry studies. Among these methodologies, the use of educational and didactic games presents itself as an effective tool, capable of making the teaching process more playful, dynamic, interactive, and motivating. However, such resources need to be carefully planned and implemented to ensure their pedagogical objec tives are achieved. Based on this teaching challenge, a board game was developed, inspired by the game "Perfil"by Grow, called Perfil Periódico. The resource’s objective is to aid in learning about chemical elements, as well as their periodic and aperiodic properties. The game is structured around clue cards that stimulate students’ logical reasoning, allowing them to score points, advance, and compete with their peers, while fostering a spirit of healthy competition, playfulness, and the retention of the Periodic Table’s contents.