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Abstract

The master's thesis explores the teaching of History, focusing on the construction of Belém-Brasília (1958-1960) and its impacts on the village of Guará, between 1958- 1970. Initially, it highlights the challenge faced by students from the Oquerlina Torres High School (CEMOT) regarding Local History, which evidenced the need for a more in-depth approach. The research adopted Oral History practice as its methodology, revealing challenges and learnings. In interviews with residents, accompanied by students, the importance of establishing social and trust relationships was emphasized. The students, by actively participating, developed historical skills, contributing to the construction of their identity. Meanwhile, the narratives of Guaraí residents broadened the understanding of the region's context before Belém-Brasília, highlighting the presence of farms and the migration of northeastern families. Eyewitnesses, like the Guaraí residents Constância Noronha Aguiar, Onildo Pereira de Souza, and Izabel Dias Silva, shared experiences during the highway construction, emphasizing the impacts on the community. The research contributes to the community and enriches History Education in Guaraí. The experience with Oral History underscores the importance of listening and establishing social bonds. Thus, the result is the proposal of a teaching supplementary material for high school students aiming to transform research into a recurring educational resource in classrooms, promoting an investigative approach and valuing local histories.