The Tortoise and the Airplane: a proposal for a didactic sequence with sketches of Mussumba (Lunda) and the Plano Piloto (Brasília)

Abstract

This article addresses the critical analysis and didactic application of the sketch of the Mussumba do Muatiânvua (Lunda, Central Africa) in parallel with the Plano Piloto of Brasília. The primary objective of the research is to demonstrate the potential of using sources from Lunda History to decolonize history teaching and discuss different forms of political spatial organization in Basic Education. To achieve this goal, a methodology was employed that combined source description, critical analysis based on theoretical frameworks, and the development of a didactic sequence. The source description process and the didactic proposal were refined with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence tools (ChatGPT and Gemini). The main results obtained were the production of a practical guide that facilitates the implementation of lessons on spatial and political organization, addressing the scarcity of non-Eurocentric didactic materials. The study proposes a flexible approach using a parallel reading of the sketches of the Mussumba (Tortoise) and Brasília (Airplane) to understand how different populations represent power based on the organization of space. In conclusion, the Mussumba do Muatiânvua presents itself as an important resource for history teaching which, by promoting critical analysis and spatial comparison, effectively contributes to the fulfillment of Law 10.639/03.