Prática experimental no ensino do comportamento térmico dos gases

Abstract

This study describes the implementation dynamics of a didactic activity in the Physics discipline. The objective of the research was to analyze the importance of experimentation in Physics education. To this end, concepts and laws related to the thermal behavior of gases were used, as well as definitions relevant to the study of Thermodynamics. The methodological approach involved the application of contextualized experimental activities with the participation of 38 second-year students from the technical course in Administration, conducted at the Federal Institute of Piauí – São Raimundo Nonato Campus. It is noteworthy that this study adopted a qualitative approach, aiming to identify positive aspects regarding the use of experimental practices as a teaching methodology. However, the data collected and analyzed may also present quantitative characteristics, contributing to a broader understanding of the results. The findings indicated that the use of experimental practices significantly enhances students’ assimilation of content, fostering greater interest and engagement during classes. It was also observed that interdisciplinarity among Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry supports contextualized knowledge construction, while promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It is concluded that experimentation, when well-planned and properly executed, constitutes an effective didactic resource in the teaching-learning process and should be encouraged and expanded within school settings. It is further recommended that new research be conducted with different methodological approaches and educational contexts in order to broaden the pedagogical possibilities of scientific experimentation.