Aplicações práticas em laboratório de Física sobre Termologia para auxiliar no conforto térmico

Abstract

This Course Conclusion Work investigates the pedagogical potential of experimental practices in a Physics laboratory for teaching Termology, aiming to promote thermal comfort in built environments. The study addresses the question of the applicability of scientific knowledge in students' daily lives, seeking to engage them significantly. The methodology employed an exploratory and descriptive approach of a qualitative nature, conducted in a Physics laboratory in Fortaleza, Ceará, with 7th-grade elementary school students. Two distinct practices were developed, each lasting three classes: the first involved the construction and optimization of house models for thermal comfort, while the second explored experiments focused on heat transfer processes (radiation, convection, and conduction). Activities were led by the teacher with the support of lab assistants, prioritizing the practical application of concepts and the active participation of student groups. The results reveal that the practices were effective in clarifying conceptual doubts, creating a new vision of everyday phenomena, and demonstrating the applicability of Termology in real-life situations, such as choosing colors for buildings or house shapes for air circulation. It is concluded that the experimental approach, aligned with Maker Culture and constructivism principles, enhances meaningful learning, critical thinking, and the proposition of sustainable solutions, transforming abstract knowledge into something tangible and directly relevant to students' lives.