Ensino de termodinâmica a partir de conceitos das mudanças climáticas: uma proposta de material didático

Abstract

Physics concepts need to be presented to students through meaningful problemsolving situations. This aspect highlights the need for contextualizing physical concepts, which can be done through real and contemporary situations. This work sought to develop a didactic material proposal that contextualizes the content of Thermodynamics with events related to climate change using the perspective of Meaningful Learning. To achieve this objective, a qualitative, exploratory, and interpretive approach was used, starting from a literature review. The results showed that it is possible to establish a connection between Thermodynamics and events related to climate change. Thus, a booklet was developed, intended for Physics teachers, with a proposal for contextualizing Thermodynamics content based on problem-solving situations correlated to climate change. The booklet offers teachers an accessible methodological proposal with the potential to be applied in different contexts and realities, supporting the training of more critical and aware students of contemporary socio-environmental challenges.