Geometria Esférica : história, conceitos e uma sequência de atividades

Abstract

Sphere geometry can be considered the oldest non-Euclidean geometries. His concepts were known even before Euclid formulates its geometry. Currently, the spherical geometry is of fundamental importance in daily life, mainly used to geographic location purposes. This work aims to present a series of interdisciplinary activities to contribute to the teaching of Spherical Geometry teacher training. Also, we bring a brief historical background about the Spherical Geometry, enunciating leading thinkers and scholars who developed their studies based on this area of mathematics. Also bring some of the key concepts and resolutions of spherical geometry that will be needed for the resolution of activities. With this work we realize the importance of the sphere geometry and the need to insert it increasingly on teacher training so that, in the future, can be inserted also in basic and secondary education so that students can better understand the world in which they live in, from the advances that have occurred with the advent of spherical geometry.