DINOSAURS, TEACHING BIODIVERSITY THROUGH TIME

The dissemination of science is a complex discipline that is responsible for bringing scientific knowledge to a non-specialized public, seeking to make knowledge more universal and simple as well as fulfill an educational and cultural function.

For teachers of baccalaureate to make interesting and attractive scientific, technical or historical knowledge require a greater pedagogical challenge and the support of alternative disciplines to promote effective learning.

The museography as one of the branches of design is an instrument that sensory allows an intimate communication of the piece exhibited with the visitor, creating a personal experience of self-knowledge. Presenting didactic materials in a space outside the classroom in an informal but attractive way allows the subjects to acquire personal value and a new pedagogical vision. The present investigation proposes that sixth-level baccalaureate students of the career of Digital Graphic Design know and apply the process of conducting a museography exhibition as a tool for the dissemination of science. For what they will develop as evidence a real case of museography of scientific divulgation, in specific of the biological area, with the theme: Animal biodiversity in the Mesozoic era.
For the realization of the museography project "Animal biodiversity in the Mesozoic era" they should follow a methodology that covers the following areas:

Methodology:
ELEMENTS OF THE DESIGN (Analysis of the case)
Investigation of the classification of the dinosaurs that lived in the Mesozoic era (habitat and physical characteristics)
Compilation of graphic evidence and documentary (photographs).

museography DESIGN (Proposal)
Elaboration of graphic proposals for layout and distribution of exhibition areas.

PRODUCTION (Realization)
Program of activities for the assembly and exhibition.
Creation of a list of materials to produce the museography exhibition, purchase of material, distribution of activities and responsibilities of the work team.
Production and assembly of materials.

EVALUATION (conclusion)
Conducting satisfaction measurement surveys.

Conclusions and impact of the research:
In relation to the objectives of the research, both general and individuals can assess that a learning experience was effectively developed, favoring the following points:
1. The development of a sense of responsibility.
2. The price of physical labor and effort.
3. The development of multiple intelligences (Manual, artistic, sensitive).
6. The assessment of knowledge about animal biodiversity in the Mesozoic era.
7. Knowledge and production of a museography project.