Astronomia básica como ponto de partida para a introdução de conceitos da física no ensino Médio

Abstract

Scientific Literacy is one of the big challenges in contemporary world. That way alternatives which promote practice that increase level of scientific Literacy is a challenge (deal) for educators. Inclusion of practice that involve Astronomy is a strategy which can collaborate in this process, and having support Significant Learning theories. Following this idea, this project promote a diffusion of this manner of learning though practise in Physical class and Basic Education Science, as well practice of experiments involving basic astronomical tools, observation of astronomical phenomena, planetarium sections, presentations, participations in Astronomy and Astronautic Brazilian Olympiad, science fairs and confection of didactic material for Teaching Astronomy are some activities include on this project. The report of all activities realized in the classes of Physics was through knowledges brought by students after researches, elaboration of experiment and presentation in classroom, promotes interest and improves understanding about the studied phenomena. As Educational Product, was created a homepage containing all material developed in this work, such as script of the experiments and descriptions of the practical activities and observations realized, which will serve as methodological handle in diverse Learning contexts in Science.