Development of creative thinking Skills in the Area of Natural Sciences and Environmental Education

The present article shows a pedagogical strategy oriented through abilities of creative thinking in the Natural Science and Environmental Education. This strategy is due to the process of qualitative investigation throughout an Action Research. The proposal represents an educational tool designed to stimulate thinking characterized by openness, flexibility and originality, contributing to the development of skills such as decision making, planning and problem solving both academic and everyday. The proposal is structured in three stages known as: 1. Towards a conceptualization of the subject of study. 2. Enabling the development of creative thinking skills and 3. Towards the qualification of the manifestations of cognitive processes and creative thinking. These stages are based on the conceptual referent for Dr. Margarita Amestoy de Sanchez.