Atividade prática com lentes para o ensino de Física no ensino médio

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of practical activities with lenses on the teaching process of optics for 2nd-year high school students at Galileo Galilei School. The research encompasses a pedagogical approach aimed at enriching the theoretical understanding of optical concepts, promoting more meaningful learning through practical experiences. The study begins with the assessment of students' prior knowledge using questionnaires and initial observations. Subsequently, practical activities with converging and diverging lenses are implemented, using a laser source to provide a practical and interactive experience. Data collection includes initial and final questionnaires, informal interviews, and classroom observations. The results will be analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively, aiming to evaluate the impact of these activities on student learning. The interpretation of the results will consider the comparison between pre- and post-activity knowledge, as well as students' perception of the relevance of the practices to their understanding of optics. The discussion will focus on the critical analysis of the results in relation to existing literature, highlighting the effectiveness of practical activities as a complement to traditional optics teaching. Study limitations will be acknowledged, and robust conclusions will be drawn, providing insights for future pedagogical practices. This TCC aims to contribute to the advancement of science teaching methodologies, especially in the context of optical physics in high school.