A natureza dual da luz no Ensino Médio

Abstract

The teaching of Modern Physics is discussed by several researchers in the area of Education, both for its introduction in high school and for the best way to make this insertion. The reason for including these themes in high school is due to the need to foster a more solid scientific culture in our student body. At the same time, we need to achieve the objectives presented in the National Curriculum Parameters. Our students are increasingly surrounded by technologies (GPS (Global Positioning System), cell phones, computers, applications) that understand more and more physical concepts related to Modern Physics (relativity, semiconductors, quantization). On the other hand, the teaching of Physics has occurred in a content and traditional way, prioritizing the theoretical and abstract aspects of the content. In this context, the present work aimed to develop and present a didactic proposal to teach the dual behavior of light and matter, using the PhET simulator as a didactic tool for the immersion and deepening of knowledge in our students. The theoretical framework for the formulation of this pedagogical product was David Ausubel's Theory of Meaningful Learning.