Proposta de uma UEPS para o ensino de calorimetria no ensino médio: uma abordagem baseada na teoria da aprendizagem significativa

Abstract

This work aims to present a teaching proposal for the topic of calorimetry in high school, based on David Ausubel's Theory of Meaningful Learning and the Unidades de Ensino Potencialmente Significativas (UEPS), developed by Marco Antonio Moreira. The approach seeks to value students' prior knowledge, promoting meaningful knowledge construction through connections with previous experiences. The proposal was designed to meet the guidelines of the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC), incorporating interdisciplinarity between Physics and Biology, as well as integrating technological applications relevant to students' daily lives. The didactic sequence was structured in stages that foster the development of essential competencies and skills, with activities that stimulate critical thinking, the analysis of thermal phenomena, and the use of technological resources to contextualize the concepts of calorimetry. This work aims to contribute to more effective and meaningful pedagogical practices in Physics education.