Crônicas da Princesa do Sertão: desenvolvimento de um Objeto de Aprendizagem para o ensino da História em Feira de Santana

Abstract

This paper presents the development of a digital learning object in the form of na educational game, titled Crônicas da Princesa do Sertão (Chronicles of the Princess of the Hinterland), aimed at teaching the history of the city of Feira de Santana (Bahia, Brazil) to elementary school students. The proposal stems from the observation that local history is still underexplored in school practices and seeks to make its teaching more meaningful through a playful and interactive approach. For this purpose, a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) was created using Unreal Engine and the Blueprint visual scripting system, enabling the construction of three-dimensional environments, simple mechanics, and a guided narrative. The game is structured in thematic episodes based on historical milestones of the city, such as the origin of the open-air market, the construction of the Capela de Sant’Ana, the arrival of the railway, and the life of Maria Quitéria. The methodology included bibliographic review, historical content research, conceptual design, and technical implementation of the prototype. As a result, the MVP partially validated the proposal and highlighted the potential of digital games as pedagogical tools for teaching local history. However, limitations were identified, such as the scarcity of organized historical sources, the lack of a multidisciplinary team, and the absence of user testing with the target audience. The study concludes that digital educational games can significantly contribute to cultural identity development and student engagement, provided they are integrated into well-structured and collaborative pedagogical practices.