Mola maluca: usando um brinquedo como estratégia de ensino didático para (alunos do ensino médio)

Abstract

This work consists of the use of experimentation in high school with the aim of facilitating the teaching and learning of basic concepts related to mechanical waves. The research followed a quantitative approach with the intention of making the content easier and improving students' understanding of Physics. The experiment was conducted using a spring toy, facilitating the understanding of concepts related to mechanical waves, describing the context behind each movement made. Among the concepts addressed are transverse and longitudinal waves, amplitude, frequency, wavelength, and propagation. The results show that the use of experimentation with the spring can make learning more dynamic and positively meaningful, leading to better comprehension among students.