Revista Com Censo Jovem: Iniciação Científica de Estudantes da Educação Básica

Editorial

Bárbara Carolina Vanderley Boaventura — 2025-11-05

Editora-chefe da Com Censo Jovem. Graduada em Português - Bacharelado e Licenciatura pela UnB. Mestre e doutoranda em Linguística pela UnB.

Extraction of citronella essential oil using low-cost materials

Anna Karyna Teixeira Spier — 2025-10-31

Dengue, transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, is a public health challenge in the Federal District, exacerbated by the Cerrado’s climatic conditions and uncontrolled urban growth. To combat the proliferation of the vector, the Intersectoral Executive Group for the Management of the Dengue Prevention and Control Plan organized a training session in May 2024 at CED No. 08 in Gama, discussing pedagogical strategies for disease control. As a result, a school project was developed to extract citronella essential oil and produce natural repellents, encouraging scientific investigation among students. The study assessed the feasibility of extracting the oil using accessible, low-cost materials and tested its effectiveness against the mosquito. The extraction was performed through steam distillation, using a pressure cooker and a copper condenser. The extracted essential oil was used to create diffusers and repellents, which significantly reduced the presence of mosquitoes in the school environment. The project integrated various disciplines and promoted sustainability, Cerrado conservation, and social responsibility, highlighting citronella’s potential as an ecological alternative for dengue prevention. Additionally, it reinforced the importance of educational projects in shaping students’ scientific knowledge and finding accessible solutions to public health issues.

Multilingualism in Xingu and the Yawalapiti Community: the importance of preserving indigenous languages

João Victor Medeiros Kotlinski Dearmas — 2025-11-05

Several indigenous people have gradually been losing the habit of speaking their native languages after foreign languages were introduced within their community, especially due to the influence of Portuguese Language in their lives. Given that context, this paper investigates mainly the multilingualism within the Xingu community, the various language families in there and the history that explains such diversity, which is the focus of the first part of the investigation. After providing an overview of the Xingu community, an curious case in Alto Xingu is discussed: the Yawalapiti people and their native language, which shares the same name. Strongly inspired by Tapí Yawalapiti's dissertation, in which he details his people history and their efforts to revive their language, with only three official speakers up to that point. This article discusses the case attentively, highlighting cultural and sociolinguistic aspects. In conclusion, the text a brief and contextually oriented look on the case, championing the ongoing efforts to preserve a native language, reflecting the desire for indigenous cultures to be preserved and widely valued within the Brazilian territory.

ADHD in schools: moviment's contribution to increase concentration

Lívia Lázara Coutinho Gandra — 2025-11-05

This article addresses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its consequences for individuals with it, particularly in the school environment. The choice to work on this topic came from the observation of students with ADHD, who experience significant difficulty concentrating in classes designed for typical Brazilian schools. The methodology used to learn more about the subject involved surveys conducted on questionnaires directed at professionals working in this area, as well as with students with ADHD. Furthermore, methods were suggested to increase concentration in environments with a greater volume of distractions for individuals with difficulty focusing, which, when tested, improved their quality of learning. As a result, a change in the way individuals deal with attention difficulties in environments with less concentration capacity was demonstrated, focusing primarily on body movements that stimulate the release of stimulating hormones, such as serotonin and dopamine. Furthermore, it was recognized as important to adapt schools by preparing more conducive environments for individuals with ADHD and providing more intensive training for educators working in educational institutions. With this article, we achieved the goals of mitigating the stigma associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and highlighting technical options that improve the learning environment for individuals, both individually and within the school environment itself.

The Cerrado and students' perspectives on the location where CEDDAG is situated

Guilherme Gustavo de Sousa Oliveira — 2025-11-05

This article aims to report and analyze the didactic-pedagogical experience conducted within the framework of the 13th Circuit of Ciências of public schools in the Federal District, focusing on valuing the Cerrado biome. The project integrates environmental education, a sense of ecological belonging, and technological innovation by engaging students from Centro Educacional Dona América Guimarães in research practices and prototyping a digital application. The Cerrado, known for its biodiversity and as one of the most threatened biomes in the country, serves as both an object of study and a catalyst for transformative action. The project’s methodology included interactive, interdisciplinary, and investigative stages, fostering collective knowledge construction and youth protagonism. As an educational product, students developed the project for a mobile application called "Mangaba Cerrado," featuring functionalities aimed at cataloging local flora. The results indicate a strengthening of students’ ecological awareness, along with greater recognition of science as a tool for social transformation. Finally, the study highlights the importance of integrating environment, education, and technology as a pathway toward active citizenship.

Birdwatching at the High Ability/High Giftedness (AH/HD) center at Escola Classe 64 in Ceilândia, Distrito Federal

Augusto Borges Aguiar Queiroz — 2025-11-05

Birds are charismatic and important for the ecological relationships balance in which they are found. They constitute 25% of the total number of vertebrates, with approximately 11 thousand species. The study of urban avifauna can provide information about the environmental quality of the city, since birds are bioindicators. Weekly observations were made from March to November 2023, using the sighting method at Ceilândia Primary School 64, Distrito Federal. 57 bird species were recorded. In addition to the species survey, it was possible to record that some of them use the school area as a breeding site. This reinforces the importance of maintaining green areas in the urban perimeter for the preservation of avifauna. The domestic pigeon remained in very small numbers and did not nest at the school, since competition for resources with other species may have exerted significant pressure on its control. The occasional presence of predators indicates a web of interactions with other microenvironments where birds are present. In addition to the scientific relevance of the project, its pedagogical potential is highlighted by bringing together the theory and practice of science without having to leave the school.

The emotions of the Cerrado from the perspective of Inclusive Education: a socio-environmental education project with students with disabilities

Adryan Lacerda de Oliveira — 2025-11-05

This paper reports on a pedagogical experience developed with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability (ID) at the Centro de Ensino Fundamental 16 in Taguatinga, using the Cerrado biome as a metaphorical and sensory resource for the recognition and expression of emotions. The project proposed interdisciplinary activities involving storytelling, artistic creation with tangrams, the construction of affective maps, and the Window of Emotions, mediating the development of higher psychological functions through concrete and symbolic experiences. Over six months, students participated in the activities, demonstrating significant progress in expanding emotional vocabulary, self-regulation, and social interaction. The use of Cerrado animals as emotional metaphors allowed the children to see themselves reflected in the narratives of nature, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement. The results highlight the potential of sensitive and contextualized methodologies that respect each learner’s time and learning mode. The students’ presentation of the project at the 13° Science Fair reaffirmed its inclusive and transformative nature. This experience demonstrated that true inclusion is built through attentive listening, sensitivity, and the appreciation of local knowledge, confirming the relevance of the biome as a symbolic and affective mediator in special education.

The Butterfly farm: raising butterflies at school

Ana Elisa Almeida Simões — 2025-10-31

The Butterfly Farm: raising butterflies at school project, carried out in 2023 and 2024 by 1st and 2nd grade students at Escola Classe 403 Norte, reproduced in the classroom the natural environment where the life cycle of butterflies occurs. The project arose from the observation of the class's vegetable garden, where caterpillars were found that devoured the vegetable leaves. In order to learn about the life cycle of butterflies, a butterfly farm was set up with simple materials for daily observation. In the two years in which the project was carried out, the experience was successful, and it was possible to see the complete life cycle of the cabbage butterfly (Ascia monuste orseis). Based on the knowledge acquired, we decided to expand the investigation to include butterflies present in the Cerrado biome and participate in the 13th Science Circuit of Public Schools of the Federal District.

Educational Robotics with 5th Grade Elementary School Students: Designing a Game about the Brazilian Cerrado

Alice Serejo Leite da Silva — 2025-11-05

This text is a report on activities carried out with 5th-grade elementary school students at a rural school under the Regional Education Coordination of Brazlândia. The activities aimed to integrate scientific concepts about the Cerrado biome with the development of Computational Thinking skills as part of preparations for a robotics competition held in December 2024. The guiding teachers introduced the specific characteristics of this biome and encouraged student participation through projects involving Educational Robotics and the creation of games using the Scratch platform. This led to the proposal for the game “With Our Feet in the Cerrado.” The activities were conducted using the school’s mobile computer lab and four Makey Makey boards. This game was submitted as an innovation project at the Robotics Tournament organized by the Social Service of Industry (SESI). The pedagogical initiative highlighted student learning about the Cerrado biome, especially during the creation of game questions, as the variety of questions demonstrated their understanding of the region’s fauna, flora, and environmental conservation strategies. During the tournament, students developed various skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, logical reasoning, and more.

Science Circuit in Early Childhood Education: planting environmental awareness with the No Forest, No Future project

Viviane Giusti Balestrin — 2025-11-05

The project Sem Floresta, Sem Futuro: O Impacto do Desmatamento na Qualidade de Vida da População (No Forest, No Future: The Impact of Deforestation on the Population's Quality of Life) was developed with children aged 4 to 5 at the Centro de Educação Infantil 01 in Taguatinga, and won first place in the early childhood education category at the regional stage of the 13th Science Circuit for Public Schools in the Federal District, as well as second place in the district stage. Guided by the Resource Room teacher and the psychologist, the project promoted scientific initiation and environmental education, with an emphasis on sustainability and school inclusion. Through an experiment simulating different vegetation covers, it was shown that the absence of vegetation causes soil erosion and landslides, while live grass maintains soil stability and protects buildings. Complementary activities, such as growing seedlings in personalized cups, making seed pencils and creating panels with PET caps, reinforced concepts of reuse and environmental care. The results showed the children's engagement, the development of socio-emotional skills, advances in socialization and language, as well as awareness of the importance of environmental preservation as an essential factor for quality of life. The project was aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, especially in terms of quality education, reducing inequalities, responsible consumption, climate action and preserving life on Earth. In this way, it contributed to the formation of critical and aware students, prepared to face current and future environmental challenges, promoting a culture of sustainability from an early age and strengthening the integration between science, inclusion and socio-environmental responsibility.

Arte e ciência: dois universos que se conectam

Jhonatan Kallil Bernabé — 2025-11-05

Bridges to the world: connecting horizons

Maria Eduarda de Lima — 2025-11-05

The Bridges to the World program is run by the Federal District State Education Secretariat (SEEDF), which offered 100 students from the Federal District Public School System the opportunity to experience international education in the United Kingdom. The first edition of the program will take place between September and December 2025. Maria Eduarda de Lima and Geovane Oliveira Cruz are students at CED 104 Recanto das Emas and were selected for the program.

Apresentação

Dapheny Day Leandro Feitosa — 2025-11-05

Graduada em Letras Português -UnB. Mestra e doutora em Literatura (UnB). Professora de língua portuguesa - SEEDF. Editora da Revista Com Censo Jovem (SEEDF).