Resumen: En este articulo se propone un modelo de actividad educativa basado en la investigacion actual sobre la aplicacion de los aceites esenciales como alternativa natural a productos obtenidos por sintesis quimica. Concretamente, se plantea y discute un experimento para la observacion de las actividades antifungica e inhibidora de la germinacion, relacionadas con la investigacion sobre aditivos alimentarios y herbicidas naturales alternativos. Su objetivo es contribuir al desarrollo de la sensibilidad medioambiental del alumnado a lo largo de las diferentes etapas del Sistema Educativo, asi como de su valoracion de la investigacion cientifica. Palabras clave: aceites esenciales, actividad antifungica, germinacion, sostenibilidad, educacion medioambiental. Abstract: A model of educational activity based on current research on the application of essential oils as a natural alternative to products obtained by chemical synthesis is proposed in this paper. Specifically, an experiment is proposed and discussed for the observation of antifungal and germination inhibitor activities, related to research on alternative food additives and natural herbicides. Its objective is to contribute to the development of students’ environmental sensitivity over the different stages of the Educational System, as well as their contribution to the social appreciation of scientific research. Keywords: essential oils, antifungal activity, germination, sustainability, environmental education.