A impressão 3D no ensino de física, uma aplicação para o ensino de eletromagnetismo

Abstract

This work presents the development and application of a didactic sequence aimed at teaching electromagnetism to high school students, using experimental kits produced through 3D printing. The research is based on David Ausubel's Meaningful Learning Theory, seeking to identify and strengthen subsumers that facilitate the anchoring of abstract concepts, such as magnetic fields and electromagnetic induction. Through an action-research approach, the results demonstrated that the use of tactile and visually concrete resources acted as a cognitive facilitator, promoting greater student engagement and reducing the historical difficulties associated with the abstraction of Physics. The use of digital fabrication proved to be a viable and low-cost alternative for overcoming laboratory deficiencies, allowing the democratization of access to high-quality scientific experimentation.