Era uma vez um Crime: explorando conceitos de física no ensino através da criminalística

Abstract

This paper proposes the use of Forensic Physics as a teaching tool in higher education, using the documentary series "Once Upon a Crime" as a pedagogical resource. The proposal aims to spark student interest by contextualizing physics concepts such as ballistics, fluid dynamics, and crime scene reconstruction within an investigative setting. The methodology adopted was qualitative and applied, based on a literature review and analysis of a proposed teaching sequence. The aim is to make Physics teaching more dynamic and meaningful, promoting active learning, critical thinking, and scientific literacy among students. The proposal, not yet implemented in the classroom, has high potential for replication and is an example of innovation in the educational process.