Contextualização e interdisciplinaridade na utilização da Matemática no estudo de fenômenos climáticos e meteorológicos

Abstract

This research was conducted at the Federal Institute of Northern of Minas Gerais State - Campus Salinas, with the participation of a group of students from second grade of Farming Technician course, integrated into the school. Through a study of climate and weather data in the municipality where the school is located, we attempted to show students the application of mathematical and statistical knowledge, establishing connection between theory and practice, in a contextualized and interdisciplinary form. In addition to evaluating the students' participation and contribution of the research in their formation, the survey also allowed a partial diagnosis of climatic variations in the municipality, examining the variables mean temperature, maximum, minimum relative humidity for a period of thirty years and rainfall over a period of forty years. During the research, students participated in practical activities, using mathematical and other areas knowledge, mainly involving the disciplines of Agriculture and Informatics.