Speaker
Mrs
Yasmin Gusmão
(IFRJ)
Description
Abstract
This paper investigates the integration of elements of the Nature of Science (NoS) into experimental activities aimed at promoting Scientific Literacy. The proposal focuses on the activity “Heat as a substance or energy?”, which makes use of a historical text by Thompson (1798) to contrast the explanatory caloric and vibrational models. Grounded in Mario Bunge’s epistemology, the study problematizes the process of scientific modeling. Beyond conceptual content, the approach engages epistemological and social dimensions, fostering a more critical and in-depth understanding of the construction of scientific knowledge within Physics education.
| Education level | Age 15-18 (Secondary education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Thermodynamics and Energy |
| Research focus | Lab experiments |
| Research method | Educational design research (Qualitative research) |