2026-03-262026-03-262026https://repositorio.ifal.edu.br/handle/123456789/1450The presence of hydrographic basins in Brazilian state curricula constitutes a key indicator for understanding how schools respond to contemporary socio-environmental challenges. In a country marked by sharp hydrological contrasts and increasing conflicts over water use, analyzing the curricular treatment of this topic allows an assessment of Geography’s formative capacity to engage with territorial realities. This study conducts a comparative analysis of the 27 curricular frameworks of the Brazilian states at both lower secondary (Ensino Fundamental II – EF II) and upper secondary (Ensino Médio - EM) levels, identifying convergences, gaps, internal contradictions, and mismatches with state-level hydrological conditions. The main objective is to map and interpret curricular contents related to hydrographic basins, water, and water resources, relating them to contemporary socio-environmental scenarios. Specifically, the study aims to identify the frequency and depth of references to the topic, classify dominant approaches (Environmental Education, Physical Geography, Territorial/Local Identity, or Water Resources Management), compare differences between educational stages, and confront these approaches with indicators such as water-use conflicts, hydrological criticality, and environmental degradation. Methodologically, the research combines documentary analysis of curricula with recent data from Atlas of Water Conflicts in Brazil (CPT, 2024) and National Water Agency (ANA, 2023). The results reveal strong heterogeneity among states and a recurring mismatch between hydrological criticality and curricular density. The study concludes that a significant gap persists between curricular policy and Brazil’s water-related challenges, highlighting the need for revisions that strengthen Geography’s role in fostering critical and territorially grounded environmental education.ptCurrículos de GeografiaBacias hidrográficasDesigualdade hídrica.Trabalho de Conclusão de CursoCIENCIAS HUMANAS::GEOGRAFIA