Rally da física: uma abordagem problematizadora e lúdica do ensino de termodinâmica

Abstract

In this work we present the development and application of an educational product for teaching thermodynamics concepts guided by the problem-based learning methodology (PBL) and the CTS (Science, Technology and Society) approach. The dynamics of the work consists of presenting an initial story, accompanied by a video, which aims to immerse students in a problem situation that focuses on the consequences of pollution caused by vehicles powered by combustion engines in large urban centers. Next, students, organized into teams, participate in a game, called Physics Rally, in which they will be encouraged to explore various content associated with the laws of thermodynamics and the performance of combustion engines. At the end, the teams are invited to complete the initial story, providing an outcome to the problem presented. The educational product was applied to a 3rd year high school class at a public school. We consider that the choice of PBL methodology was satisfactory and that, combined with the game's playful resources, it allowed us to motivate and generate student engagement in learning Physics. Despite the difficulties that occurred during the application, throughout the process we observed moments of cooperation between teammates and the teams' commitment to overcoming the challenges presented at the competition level. This context motivated students and favored the learning environment. This involvement was also noticed in the research carried out by students in solving the different problems presented, providing evidence of significant learning.