Banca de DEFESA: GUSTAVO DANIEL SOARES SOUZA

Uma banca de DEFESA de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : GUSTAVO DANIEL SOARES SOUZA
DATE: 18/07/2025
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: Container 2 - sala de webconferência do IQ
TITLE:

POLYMERS ON THE FIELD: A DIDACTIC UNIT CONTEXTUALIZED WITH THE THEME OF SOCCER.

KEY WORDS:

Polymers; Soccer; Didactic Unit

PAGES: 55
BIG AREA: Ciências Exatas e da Terra
AREA: Química
SUMMARY:

Chemistry is considered a fundamental component of the basic education curriculum; however, it is often perceived by students as an abstract and complex science, which contributes to a lack of interest and difficulties in learning the subject. In this context, the presentation of a didactic unit on polymers, contextualised through the theme of football, aimed to discuss the presence and applicability of polymeric materials in this sport, establishing connections with students' everyday lives. This qualitative study was carried out with a third-year upper secondary school class at Escola Estadual Professor Josino Macedo, in Natal-RN, over approximately five weeks, totalling ten lessons. The proposal incorporated a variety of teaching strategies, including the identification of students’ prior knowledge, slide presentations, video screenings, experimental classes, and discussions on the evolution of materials used in football equipment, with the aim of enhancing the learning of chemical concepts. The choice of football as a central theme sought to render the teaching process more meaningful, taking into account the cultural appeal and familiarity students have with the subject. This approach enabled the contextualisation of concepts in a manner more closely aligned with the school reality, fostering the active construction of knowledge. By the end of the intervention, a significant increase in students’ interest, participation, and engagement was observed, particularly during practical activities and group discussions. The results indicate that the didactic unit positively contributed to the understanding of polymer-related content, highlighting the potential of contextualisation as a strategy for making Chemistry teaching more engaging, accessible, and connected to students’ lived experiences.

 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 2525587 - CARLOS NECO DA SILVA JUNIOR
Interna - 1530500 - ANA CRISTINA FACUNDO DE BRITO PONTES
Externo à Instituição - THIAGO PEREIRA DA SILVA - UNIVASF