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LEANDRO DEON ALVES BEZERRA
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CARTOON VIDEO ANALYSIS: AN ALTERNATIVE WAY TO INTRODUCE KINEMATICS
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Advisor : PEDRO DA CUNHA FERREIRA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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PEDRO DA CUNHA FERREIRA
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RONAI MACHADO LISBOA
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THIAGO BRUNO RAFAEL DE FREITAS OLIVEIRA
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Data: Jan 17, 2025
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The understanding of kinematics concepts and the interpretation of graphs are fre-
quent challenges faced by students in the study of Physics. Often, the difficulty in
visualizing and analyzing one-dimensional motions compromises the effective learn-
ing of these concepts. This study aims to present a didactic proposal that uses video
analysis applied to cartoons as a tool to aid in the description and understanding of
one-dimensional motions. Thus, this research seeks to propose a method to facilitate
the interpretation of kinematic graphs and promote meaningful learning for students,
based on David P. Ausubel's theory (2012). The proposal consists of implementing a
didactic sequence distributed over six 50-minute lessons in a second-year high
school class at a public school. The first three lessons introduce the study of motion,
beginning with the discussion of stroboscopic photographs followed to the video
analysis of a real motion. In the next three lessons, two scenes from the Road Runner
and Wile E. Coyote animation are analyzed, during which students revisit relevant
aspects of the experimental activity and the fundamental principles of kinematics.
The results indicate that students showed up to a 60% improvement in questions re-
lated to graph interpretation, displacement, and distance traveled after the implemen-
tation of the didactic sequence. The experience demonstrated that video analysis us-
ing the Tracker software is an effective tool for developing activities involving the
interpretation of kinematic graphs. The proposal not only facilitated the understand-
ing of fundamental kinematics concepts but also contributed to more meaningful and
engaged student learning.
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PETSON FIRMINO DOS ANJOS
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Gravitation and tides: a contextualized approach for secondary school
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Advisor : PEDRO DA CUNHA FERREIRA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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AUTA STELLA DE MEDEIROS GERMANO
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CAIO FÁBIO TEIXEIRA CORREIA
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PEDRO DA CUNHA FERREIRA
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Data: Jan 24, 2025
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The phenomenon of tides, familiar to students from the coastal region, serves as a starting point to give greater meaning and awaken student curiosity when introducing and exploring the principles of Universal Gravitation. From this daily experience, students are encouraged to investigate and understand how the gravitational attraction between the Earth, the Moon and the Sun influences the tides, connecting this understanding with the mathematical formulation of the law of Universal Gravitation proposed by Isaac Newton. Therefore, we seek to develop a proposal for a didactic sequence for teaching Gravitation, for a second year high school class in a school located at Pirangi do Norte beach, using the phenomenon of tides as a contextualizing theme. The methodology adopted includes a practical activity, visiting the beach and measuring the variation of the sea level with a low-cost tide gauge, the use of a computer simulation developed for this work to give the student the opportunity to verify the behavior of the tides and their relationship with gravity, and classroom discussions designed to engage students and facilitate the construction of knowledge based on their experiences. Paulo Freire’s approach guides our pedagogical practice, stimulating students' curiosity and critical thinking, while encouraging us to value their cultural and social context. The expected results include greater motivation and interest among students in the study of physics, specifically in the content of Gravitation, a clearer understanding of the concept of tidal forces, and the ability to relate this knowledge to observable phenomena in their daily lives. This work contributes to the discussion on contextualized pedagogical practices and reinforces the relevance of critical and reflective education defended by Paulo Freire.
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WENDERSON VENCESLAU BARROSO DE PAULA
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Acoustics as an intersectionality between Physics and Music: proposal for an Acoustic Physics teaching sequence based on musical elements in the light of the “three pedagogical moments”
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Advisor : ALEXSANDRO PEREIRA LIMA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ALEXSANDRO PEREIRA LIMA
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RONAI MACHADO LISBOA
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THATYARA FREIRE DE SOUZA
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Data: Jan 28, 2025
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As such a widespread and engaging form of artistic expression, music has the potential
to stimulate emotions, memories, reflections and create connections. In the context of
teaching Physics at the secondary level, music and its elements can act as an effective
teaching tool in the teaching and learning processes, capable of providing students with
a dynamic and enjoyable learning experience, and can therefore facilitate the
understanding of complex scientific concepts, which are commonly treated as too
abstract or intangible by students. In this paper, we present a proposal for a didactic
sequence for teaching basic concepts of Acoustic Physics to second-year high school
classes, using the "Three Pedagogical Moments" (3MP) as theoretical and
methodological support. In this sequence, music is not used as a mere filler for
motivational space, but is, above all, considered as an interface that, like Physics, has
Acoustics as an intersectional field. In this work, we outline a sequence of teaching
Acoustic Physics that includes nine classes in total, the main objective of which is to
make students understand, through a didactic sequence developed from a series of
generating problematizations and applications, the concepts related to Acoustic Physics
through music, using, as didactic examples, some related devices, such as microphones,
tuning forks, guitars and sound tubes (built with PVC pipes). We verified, during our
research, that the proposed objectives were all achieved with the adopted methodology
and that the students felt involved and motivated throughout the process.
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CLAUDIO MIRANDA ALVES
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Application of Digital Technologies in Physics Teaching: Simulated Experiment - PhET
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Advisor : ORIVALDO VIEIRA DE SANTANA JUNIOR
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ORIVALDO VIEIRA DE SANTANA JUNIOR
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PAULO DANTAS SESION JUNIOR
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TIBERIO MAGNO DE LIMA ALVES
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Data: Feb 3, 2025
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Digital technologies and media connect human beings and constitute a new way of thinking-interacting-creating-innovating-with-technology. This integrated way of thinking composed of man and his digital technologies expands the thinking capabilities of each individual, as well as their interaction in the social collective to solve problems, create and innovate with technologies. The teaching environment (school) and education professionals, in this context, must assume their role of preparing and teaching their students to appropriate digital technologies as a learning process. Regarding Physics teaching, this work proposes an approach from the perspective of Seymour Aubrey Papert's constructionism to guide the understanding of the use of digital technologies in Physics teaching. In a qualitative way, this study uses the digital teaching platform Physics Education Technology (PhET) as a pedagogical tool to address the topic of experimental Physics: Rutherford Scattering. The study with this digital tool aims to understand, from a constructionist point of view, what are the pedagogical difficulties involving the use of digital technologies in teaching Physics. Finally, this work uses the knowledge acquired in this study to create an educational product that consists of a didactic sequence entitled Rutherford Spreading: simulated experiment - PhET.
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NATHÁLIA CAROLINE DOS SANTOS ROSA
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DIDACTIC SEQUENCE FOR TEACHING ELECTROMAGNETISM: A PROPOSAL USING THE FLIPPED CLASSROOM AND CHATGPT
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Advisor : PAULO DANTAS SESION JUNIOR
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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JEFFERSON SOARES DA COSTA
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PAULO DANTAS SESION JUNIOR
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THATYARA FREIRE DE SOUZA
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Data: Feb 21, 2025
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Currently, technology is integrated into people's daily lives from a very early age. Contact with cell phones, computers, and technological tools happens from childhood. Even so, many times, the incorporation of technology in the classroom is still feared by some teachers. In this work, a didactic sequence is proposed that uses technology as the main teaching tool. The objective is to assist and guide teachers in integrating new teaching technologies into their classes, in addition to motivating and sparking interest in Physics and improving student performance. The didactic sequence covers electromagnetism content and is based on the Flipped Classroom methodology. This methodology suggests a reversal in how content is obtained. Traditionally, content is presented in the classroom, and exercises are done at home. With the flip, students accessed the content at home, and during classes, it was worked on through exercises, practical laboratory classes, discussion networks, and the creation of conceptual maps. The content was acquired through the ChatGPT platform, a conversational chat system with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. Before each new topic, students received some questions that they were supposed to ask the AI, and the answers were shared with the class and analyzed, confirmed, or corrected by the teacher. The teacher is of fundamental importance in this methodology, as their role is to guide the students' learning process, showing how this technology should be used and helping them build scientific knowledge. Thus, the content was worked on throughout the school year. The didactic sequence was applied to one of the five third-year classes at a state school in Paraíba. However, for data analysis, all five classes were evaluated. Based on the obtained data, it can be concluded that the methodology used in the sequence was very effective, as the class that worked with AI achieved the school's best performance in the ENEM in recent years. The assessment scores showed an improvement in Physics performance, and the class was motivated, participative, and willing to learn throughout the school year, according to the teaching staff. Finally, it is concluded that technology can be a great ally of the teacher in the teaching-learning process, as long as they guide their students during its use, and the educational product proposed here has the potential to help them in this process.
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ISAAC MATEUS DA SILVA MEDEIROS
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THE USE OF PORTABLE EXPERIMENTS TO APPLY A TEACHING SEQUENCE ON WIND ENERGY
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Advisor : CARLOS CHESMAN DE ARAUJO FEITOSA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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CARLOS CHESMAN DE ARAUJO FEITOSA
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LEANDRO IBIAPINA BEVILAQUA
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ANDREZZA MARIA BATISTA DO NASCIMENTO TAVARES
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Data: Feb 24, 2025
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In this work, we present portable experiments with the aim of approaching the concepts of electromagnetic induction and wind energy. The study was developed at Escola Municipal Monsenhor Manoel Pereira da Costa, with 9th year elementary school students. The materials used to carry out the experiments are portable and easy to handle and transport. In the meantime, the objectives included the development of a didactic sequence - as a pedagogical tool - to contribute to the teaching-learning process, which will address physical concepts related to electromagnetic induction, among other physical concepts, adopting the theory of Meaningful Learning as a theoretical framework. by David Ausubel and the ISLE “Investigative Science Learning Environment” method. Qualitative and descriptive in nature, the research instruments used were: questionnaire, observation and previously prepared material called “student guide”. The objectives included developing a didactic sequence to work on the topic of wind energy and discussing the physical concepts that are included in this topic. The proposal was designed so that students could learn the concepts through class discussion and the execution of experiments.
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THIAGO DE ARAUJO PAULA
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“Scientific Paths: the Michelson-Morley-Miller Experiments”: the Padlet as a resource to address Scientific Controversies and Modern Physics in High School
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Advisor : JULIANA MESQUITA HIDALGO FERREIRA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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BRENO ARSIOLI MOURA
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CICLAMIO LEITE BARRETO
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JULIANA MESQUITA HIDALGO FERREIRA
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Data: Feb 24, 2025
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There is a broad consensus in the academic community that Science Teaching must transcend the mere transmission of specific scientific knowledge and seek, primarily, the scientific literacy of students. Instead of limiting itself to a list of facts and concepts to be memorized in an instrumental way, Science Teaching should seek to enable students to understand the fundamental processes, methods and reasoning of Science, beucase of that the inclusion of the theme of the Nature of Science becomes indispensable. The approach to this theme aims to develop critical thinking skills, analytical capacity and investigative judgment, preparing students to face the complex and multifaceted challenges of the contemporary world. In this way, Science teaching that promotes more complex views about Science plays a crucial role in the formation of active citizens in a democracy, as it contributes to the development of a critical understanding of the world around us. The approach used in this work consists of the didactic use of the History of Science, based on a well-founded historiography, in order to address the topic “scientific controversies”, as part of the Nature of Science theme. In particular, we chose the historical episode related to the experiments carried out by Albert Abraham Michelson (1852-1931), Edward Williams Morley (1838-1923) and Dayton Clarence Miller (1866-1941) to detect the movement of the Earth in relation to the luminiferous ether. The choice of this episode of the History of Physics is justified, as it provides not only an excellent case to study issues related to controversies in Science, but also the inclusion of topics of Modern Physics in basic education, something that receives wide support in academic literature. Given these points, as well as recognizing the potential that technological tools can offer for education, this work proposes as an Educational Product a Padlet titled “Scientific Ways: The Michelson-Morley-Miller Experiments” containing texts about scientific controversies and the Physics behind the experimente as well as the following historical-pedagogical narratives about the selected historical episode: “The Potsdam Experiment”, “The Michelson and Morley Experiment, 1887”, “Morley and the Invisible Miller” and “Miller Against the World”. This Educational Product was applied in a didactic sequence in the context of Basic Education.
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JOSÉ CHARLES DOS SANTOS FELIX
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A DIDACTIC SEQUENCE FOR TEACHING WAVES: THE USE OF A DIDACTIC GAME TO MEDIATE CONCEPTS
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Advisor : ALEXSANDRO PEREIRA LIMA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ALEXSANDRO PEREIRA LIMA
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JULIANA MESQUITA HIDALGO FERREIRA
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LUCIANA ANGÉLICA DA SILVA NUNES
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Data: Feb 25, 2025
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The general objective of this work is to present and discuss the results partially obtained
with this research within the scope of the postgraduate course in Physics Teaching -
National Network - pole 51. In view of this, a didactic sequence was constructed on the
topic of waves using a Didactic game as an assessment tool in high school. Therefore,
a simple harmonic movement - MHS produced in a string, radio transmission, the sound
we hear and emit are examples of waves and their forms in nature, thus, it is noted that
the study of these phenomena needs to be addressed in the classroom, for the full
development of our students. Furthermore, in teaching practice, we are immersed in
learning theories, of which we have Vygotsky's theory, which brings social interaction
as a main element, as it will facilitate the formation of concepts in their various phases
and levels, in addition to understand that such concepts are constructed in a historical
and cultural context, which will be mediated by instruments, signs and the meanings
they carry, being necessary for the action of a more capable partner in the zone of
proximal development. However, there are also current curricular changes, which seek
greater articulation of Physics with the other components of the area of natural sciences
and their technologies, leading to the adoption of resources such as didactic sequences
that facilitate the teacher's planning action or use of educational games in the
classroom, as these present themselves as a viable tool for developing the themes of
our classes when linked to adequate planning with clear objectives.
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PAULO SÉRGIO PEDRO DA SILVA
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A PROPOSAL FOR A MEANINGFUL DIDACTIC SEQUENCE FOR TEACHING PLANE AND SPHERICAL MIRRORS: pratical and experimental activities using low-cost materials.
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Advisor : ALEXSANDRO PEREIRA LIMA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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ALEXSANDRO PEREIRA LIMA
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FRANCISCO FRANCINÉ MAIA JÚNIOR
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JEFFERSON SOARES DA COSTA
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Data: Feb 26, 2025
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The study of teaching practices and methodologies that aim to make Physics content more enjoyable, accessible and bring improvements to the teaching and learning process is always a topic of great relevance for professionals and scholars in the field. Thus, guided by the conceptual aspects of the Theory of Meaningful Learning, Potentially Significant Teaching Units and the Isly Method, this work aims to develop an intervention proposal to analyze the teaching and learning process concerning the study of Flat and Spherical Mirrors . This educational product was created in a way that could make Physics teaching more attractive, dynamic and interactive, seeking to promote a meaningful learning process for students. As an educational product, this teaching proposal, which is composed of a didactic sequence and a portable experiment kit, will be applied to a class of 40 students in the 2nd year of high school at Escola Estadual de Ensino Médio em Tempo Integral Francisco de Assis Bittencourt in the municipality of João Câmara/RN. In general terms, this work will be developed in three meetings, where each one will work on a different theme. Each meeting will have the following moments: Survey of students' prior knowledge, practical activity with
hypothesis raising, research in books and internet and socialization. Working with Didactic Sequences that seeks to place the student as the protagonist of the teaching and learning process is justified because, when working with this proposal, the teacher will make use of a tool, which can represent an alternative to engage students in the school environment. , enabling an efficient and satisfactory teaching and learning process for the student. To evaluate the application of this work, a pre-test and a post- test will be used, with open and closed questions with the aim of evaluating the students' learning. In addition, in the post-test there will also be questions to identify the students' perception of the educational product with the aim of evaluating whether this didactic sequence was potentially meaningful for students.
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JANILSON SIMÕES DE AZEVEDO FILHO
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Observational astronomy in full-time secondary education: a proposal for Physics
education
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Advisor : FLAVIA POLATI FERREIRA
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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FLAVIA POLATI FERREIRA
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JEFFERSON SOARES DA COSTA
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TASSIANA FERNANDA GENZINI DE CARVALHO
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Data: Feb 27, 2025
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Since the dawn of humanity, observing the sky has fascinated various civilizations,
encompassing philosophical, historical, and scientific perspectives. However, the
inclusion of observational astronomy in basic education faces significant challenges,
involving both teacher training and the scarcity of accessible materials. In this
context, this research aims to develop, implement, and evaluate an educational
product based on practical activities for teaching elements of observational
astronomy. Grounded in Paulo Freire's principles and the methodology of the Three
Pedagogical Moments, the proposed activities followed problematization, knowledge
organization, and practical application through sky observation activities. These
aimed to provide a guided observational experience of celestial phenomena. The
research was conducted with a second-year high school physics class in a full-time
education setting, involving 25 students. Data were collected through questionnaires
administered at the end of the intervention, and the results indicate that the adopted
approach contributed to student engagement, fostering elements of epistemological
curiosity and connecting theoretical concepts addressed in class with everyday
elements. Thus, the developed educational product enhanced the learning of scientific
concepts and skills, highlighting the potential of observational astronomy for teaching
physics.
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SERGIO SALMON DOS SANTOS TRINDADE
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ATLAS OF ASTRONOMICAL IMAGES FOR PHYSICS TEACHING: A MEANINGFUL APPROACH.
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Advisor : JOAO RODRIGO SOUZA LEAO
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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JOAO RODRIGO SOUZA LEAO
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ALEXSANDRO PEREIRA LIMA
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CALISTRATO SOARES DA CAMARA NETO
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Data: Mar 14, 2025
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Education in Brazil is undergoing a process of transformation. In Physics education, students often show disinterest in traditional types of lessons, making it challenging for teachers to engage them and achieve meaningful learning outcomes. Therefore, this work addresses the efficiency that astronomical images from space telescopes can provide in overcoming these challenges and making learning more meaningful. The use of astronomical images, organized within the pedagogical structure of an "Astronomical Image Atlas," can stimulate students' interest and, consequently, facilitate the understanding of Physics concepts. The primary objective is to investigate the efficiency of the Astronomical Image Atlas as a teaching tool, connecting astronomical phenomena to Physics content in high school education. To this end, the Atlas is aligned with the competencies and skills outlined in the BNCC (Brazilian National Common Core Curriculum) within the area of Natural Sciences, aiming to promote the analysis of cosmic phenomena, the use of scientific models, and problem-solving involving the relevant content. Additionally, by integrating Astronomy and Physics, the material can foster investigative and interdisciplinary skills as specified in the national curriculum. The Atlas structure was developed based on the Three Pedagogical Moments framework by Delizoicov, Angotti, and Marta Pernambuco (2002). Each chapter begins with problematization (1st moment), systematizes the Physics concepts related to the astronomical image (2nd moment), and proposes practical activities that apply the acquired knowledge in real-world contexts (3rd moment). The research results indicated that the use of the Atlas significantly increased student interest and engagement, facilitating the comprehension of complex concepts and promoting meaningful learning. Most students and teachers reported that the astronomical images helped contextualize Physics content, making the lessons more dynamic and engaging. It is concluded that the Atlas can be an innovative tool for teaching Physics, offering a meaningful, contextualized, and curriculum-aligned approach.
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JOSÉ DENILSON DE SOUZA SILVA
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INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES IN TEACHING PHYSICS: THE CONCEPT OF ENERGY AND ROTATION PHENOMENA APPLIED TO DIFFERENT AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
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Advisor : CICLAMIO LEITE BARRETO
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS :
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CICLAMIO LEITE BARRETO
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JEFFERSON SOARES DA COSTA
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FERNANDO LANG DA SILVERA
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Data: Mar 17, 2025
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Resumo em Inglês
In the context of Physics Education, interdisciplinary classes can stimulate the development of skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and communication. When working with interdisciplinary themes, students are challenged to think more broadly and apply knowledge from different disciplines to solve complex problems. Interdisciplinary themes tend to be closer to students' reality, making learning more interesting and relevant. This can increase engagement and motivation to learn. The concept of Energy and the phenomena of Rotation are manifested in fundamental laws, such as the principles of conservation of energy and angular momentum. In an interdisciplinary study, the themes of Energy and Rotation are of utmost importance, both in classical and modern physics. Energy from food is essential for the functioning of the human body, being obtained from the nutrients present in the food we consume, especially carbohydrates, proteins and fats. In turn, the rotary movement of rigid bodies around a fixed axis is a model applicable to rotation situations, as in the case of centrifugation. Given the topics presented, this dissertation aims to apply a systematic didactic sequence to a second-year high school class in a school located in the city of Parnamirim/RN. The theoretical basis for this work is based on the Three Pedagogical Moments (3MP) and David Ausubel's meaningful learning, in addition to the CTSA (Science, Technology, Society and Environment) approach, allowing the division of the didactic sequence into two moments, with four meetings each, totaling eight classes and 400 minutes in total. An applied and dynamic approach is then proposed, with the use of evaluation questionnaires, case studies, easily accessible experiments and, in addition, virtual simulation with the PhET software from the University of Colorado, USA. Thus, this didactic sequence integrates these concepts in a practical, playful and meaningful way.
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