O uso de lançamentos de foguetes para aulas de mecânica no Ensino Médio

Abstract

In order to generate stimulus and interest in practical learning, linking to theory in the discipline of Physics and also to alleviate students' difficulties by making classes more dynamic and attractive that contribute to their training, where they have critical and constructive ideas, thus enabling to take them to a world with greater technological advancement in the entire scientific society. Thus, the present research was carried out in a private school with students of the 1st year of High School, in the neighborhood of Boa Viagem, in the south zone of Recife-PE, carried out in stages: using the pedagogical kit of a Mini Rocket and application of a questionnaire to 12 students aged 14 to 15 in 2019. In parallel to these steps, a mini-course entitled “Girls in Science” was held, in addition to 4 meetings (expository classes, pre-test and post-test applications, review of the subjects taught classroom and tests with the addition of discursive questions). After applying the launch of the Mini Rocket it was found that the concepts applied in the theory of Mechanics linked to practice presented a better understanding of the students. In addition, after performing the post-test application, the students performed better. Thus, it is expected that the use of actions aimed at experimental activities (practices) linked to theory can improve their learning, interest and, consequently, a better performance in the discipline of Physics, leading to students, new discoveries making them contribute in the future in their academic education.