Cartografia geográfica: o uso do mapa para a interpretação de jogos eletrônicos.

Abstract

This research addresses the use of new technological tools, particularly video games, as a teaching methodology, considering their constant technical evolution and pedagogical potential. The main objective is to investigate the potential use of digital games in geography teaching, taking as a reference the relationship between cartography and the video game Free Fire. The study was conducted in the city of Itaporanga, Paraíba, at Justina Emília Elementary School, with 8th-grade students. It seeks to demonstrate how dynamic activities that combine elements of students' daily lives with the use of technology can contribute to a more meaningful understanding of geographic content. In this context, the study analyzes how cartographic principles, such as scale, symbology, and projection, are adapted to the virtual environment, promoting both the functionality and aesthetic dimensions of spatial representation. By adopting cartography as a literacy tool, the relevance of this approach for teaching Geography is evident, highlighting the importance of integrating the playful nature into students' prior conceptions, in order to enhance the learning process and strengthen the relationship between scientific knowledge and contemporary cultural practices.