Abecedário de espécies vegetais e animais encontrados na microrregião do Curimataú paraibano.

Abstract

Booklets have been used as a pedagogical tool for some years, so that teaching- learning is made possible by basic education students in a contextualized way, thus facilitating the internalization of knowledge. The main objective of the work is to promote awareness and knowledge about the rich biodiversity of plants and animals present in the Caatinga ecosystem, especially for the microregion located in the Brazilian Semiarid region. The material was created to be used in classrooms, helping teachers teach about the importance of conserving this unique ecosystem. Through a didactic and illustrative approach, the booklet offers information about the physical and adaptive characteristics of native plants, highlighting the strategies developed to survive in arid conditions. Key species of animals that inhabit the Caatinga are also presented, emphasizing their habits, behaviors, and relationships with the plants. The methodology used in creating the booklet was based on an extensive literature review, compiling the latest scientific knowledge about the biodiversity of the Caatinga. In addition, photographs were included to aid in the identification of the mentioned plants and animals, making the content more engaging and educational. In order to promote the dissemination of the material, the booklet will be applied in schools, providing students the opportunity to understand the importance of preserving this ecosystem and sparking their interest in environmental conservation. It is expected that the booklet "ABC of Nova Floresta: Native Plants of the Region and Animal Species" will be an effective tool, offering a more enriching and stimulating approach to teaching about the biodiversity of the Caatinga.