Lesson Plan | Technical Methodology | Rural and Urban Relationship

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to prepare students to understand the dynamics between the countryside and the city, emphasizing agricultural production and its impact on urban centers. Through the development of practical skills and a connection with the job market, students will be able to recognize the importance of the interdependence between these two environments, preparing them for future challenges and for a deeper understanding of geography in their daily lives.

Main Objectives

1. Recognize the specificities of rural and urban environments.

2. Understand the interdependence between the countryside and the city, focusing on the production and consumption of food.

Side Objectives

1. Develop observation and critical analysis skills regarding the geographic space.
2. Promote awareness of the importance of agricultural production and its relationship with urban consumption.

Introduction

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to awaken students' interest and curiosity about the relationship between the countryside and the city. Through contextualization, curiosities, and an engaging initial activity, students will be prepared to explore more deeply the interdependence of these environments and their importance in daily life.

Contextualization

The relationship between the countryside and the city is fundamental for the functioning of society. While the countryside is responsible for the production of food and raw materials, the city stands out as the center of consumption and transformation of these products. For example, the bread we eat at breakfast starts its journey as wheat grown in the countryside and is then processed in an urban bakery. Understanding this interdependence is essential to recognizing the importance of each environment and how they complement each other.

Curiosities and Market Connection

Did you know that modern agriculture uses drones and precision technology to increase crop productivity? Additionally, agribusiness is one of the sectors that generates the most jobs in Brazil, from activities in the countryside to industrial and commercial roles in the cities. Professions such as agronomists, agricultural technicians, and logistics specialists are essential to ensure that food reaches urban supermarkets.

Initial Activity

1. Provocative Question: Ask the students: 'Have you ever thought about where the bread we eat every day comes from?'
2. Short Video: Show a 3-minute video demonstrating the process of producing a common food, such as bread, from wheat planting to arrival at the supermarket.
3. Brief Discussion: Facilitate a brief discussion about what the students found most interesting or surprising in the video.

Development

Duration: 60 - 65 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to deepen students' understanding of the relationship between the countryside and the city through practical and reflective activities. By constructing a model of the food journey and performing fixation exercises, students will consolidate their knowledge about the interdependence of these environments and the importance of the related professions and technologies.

Covered Topics

1. Agricultural production in the countryside
2. Food consumption in the city
3. Interdependence between the countryside and the city
4. Technology in agriculture
5. Professions related to the countryside and the city

Reflections on the Theme

Guide the students to reflect on how their lives would be different if there were no agricultural production in the countryside. Ask how the food they consume daily would reach the city and what the impact would be on their daily lives. Encourage them to think about the importance of technology and the professions involved in this process.

Mini Challenge

Building the Food Journey

Students will recreate the journey of a food item from its production in the countryside to its consumption in the city, using recyclable materials.

Instructions

1. Divide the class into small groups of 4 to 5 students.
2. Distribute recyclable materials such as cardboard, plastic bottles, egg cartons, etc.
3. Each group should choose a food item (e.g., bread, milk, fruits) and represent all the stages of its journey with the provided materials.
4. The stages must include: planting, harvesting, transportation, processing, and sale.
5. Encourage students to be creative and use drawings, cutouts, and three-dimensional constructions.
6. After the construction, each group must present their work, explaining each stage of the chosen food journey.

Objective: Develop practical and creative skills, reinforcing the understanding of the interdependence between the countryside and the city through the visual and manual representation of the food production and consumption process.

Duration: 40 - 45 minutes

Evaluation Exercises

1. Write a paragraph explaining why the countryside is important for the city.
2. List three professions that are essential for food to reach the table.
3. Draw a cycle showing the journey of a food item from planting to consumption.
4. Explain how technology can assist in agricultural production and food transportation.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to consolidate the knowledge acquired by students, reinforcing the main points addressed and promoting reflection on the interdependence between the countryside and the city. Through the discussion and summary, students will better understand the practical application of concepts and the importance of this knowledge in their daily lives.

Discussion

💬 Discussion: Facilitate a discussion among students about the main learnings from the lesson. Ask what surprised them most about the interdependence between the countryside and the city. Encourage students to reflect on the mini challenges and how technology and professions play a crucial role in this process. Promote a debate on how theory was applied in practice during activities and how this can be seen in their daily lives.

Summary

📋 Summary: Recap with the students the main concepts covered in the lesson: agricultural production in the countryside, food consumption in the city, the interdependence between these environments, the importance of technology in agriculture, and related professions. Reinforce the idea of how each stage of the process is essential for food to reach the tables in the cities.

Closing

🔚 Closing: Emphasize the importance of the topic for the students' daily lives, highlighting how understanding the relationship between the countryside and the city can influence their choices and their understanding of the world around them. Thank everyone for their participation and reinforce that the knowledge gained today is fundamental to recognizing the importance of the different environments and the professions involved in the food production chain.