Uma visão da aplicação de experimentos de baixo custo no ensino de Física no ensino médio

Abstract

This Undergraduate Thesis analyzes the relevance and possibilities of applying low-cost experiments in the teaching of Physics in High School. The research was qualitative in nature, combining a literature review and data collection via a Google Forms questionnaire with 15 Physics teachers. The analysis of the materials aimed to understand the use of low-cost resources in experimental practice and identify their pedagogical potential. In the literature review, three academic works were analyzed, which demonstrated the promising application of experiments with cheaper and more accessible materials. The research with teachers revealed a positive view regarding low-cost experiments for the comprehension of physical concepts, also highlighting the increase in students' interest and engagement, in addition to presenting themselves as a viable way to circumvent structural problems in schools, such as the lack of didactic laboratories. Understanding the difficulties involved in the application of experimental Physics practice is fundamental for the construction of new ideas and viable alternatives that not only promote but also improve the study of physical phenomena in High School, seeking to reach more students every day.