Ocean as an interdisciplinary theme in Brazilian basic education

Abstract There is a great lack of scientific knowledge about the Ocean and a disconnect between scientific knowledge and public understanding of this environment. Considering the importance of Ocean Literacy in society, we illustrate in this study how the complexity and transversality of the Ocean enable disciplinary and interdisciplinary dialogues and reflections in schools. Based on a documental analysis, this work identified the presence and frequency of relationships between the Specific Competencies (SC) of the Common National Curriculum Base (BNCC - High School) and the Ocean Literacy Principles, based on contents of the Natural Sciences. Relationships between all the Principles and SC were identified, favored by aspects such as interdisciplinarity, scientific work, social dimension and complexity. Considering the illustrative character of this work, we emphasize the potential of using the Ocean as an integrating theme, the need for educational processes for educators and the planning of school pedagogical proposals.