O uso da experimentação no ensino de eletromagnetismo em turma do ensino médio

Abstract

The present work proposes a teaching methodology that uses experimental activities to address electromagnetism content, specifically magnetostatics and electrodynamics. With the application of the Theory of Meaningful Learning, the main objective was to produce low-cost educational material to facilitate learning and stimulate students' interest in Physics teaching. The study includes the preparation of experimental activity guides, the application of questionnaires before and after the activities, and the analysis of the results obtained. The research is justified by the need to overcome the structural limitations of schools and the reduction of class hours for the Physics subject. The developed experiments aim to connect theoretical concepts to observational practices, making learning more accessible and interesting. The results indicate the effectiveness of experimental approaches in building meaningful knowledge and stimulating students' interest in complex topics such as electromagnetism. The work concludes that the introduction of experimental kits and the use of active methodologies can be important allies in improving science education, promoting a more dynamic and engaging education for students.