Climate change in elementary education: an e-book for the transversal teaching of sustainable development goals 4, 9, 11, 12, and 13 in Brazil

Several factors shape each country’s view on climate change. In Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul, a devastating flood claiming 182 lives and major economic losses highlighted the need for clearer understanding on the issue. Environmental education is vital for resilience but demands appropriate teaching tools, such as playful methods, which can reduce climate change complexity. Thus, this study aims to: (i) present a bibliometric analysis related to the development of educational materials on climate change in Brazil; (ii) present the e-book “Let’s Get to Know Our Planet? – Climate Change in Playful Methodologies”, developed by UFPel, as a support tool for teachers in basic education; and (iii) analyze the contributions of this material to achieving the SDGs. A bibliometric analysis revealed Brazil’s lack of accessible, playful climate change materials. The e-book includes six topics: Climate Change, Greenhouse Effect, Energy, Deforestation, Risk Areas, and Adaptation & Current Events, addressing SDGs 4, 9, 11, 12, and 13. Integrating playful methods into schools enhances understanding of adaptation and mitigation, fostering a stronger Brazilian response to the global climate crisis and advancing the 2030 Agenda.