Abstract

CUNHA, Alexander Montero; SIEBENEICHLER, Alisson Francisco Schneider; PASTORIO, Dioni Paulo  and  ROSO, Caetano Castro. Trajectory, distance traveled and displacement: formation of concepts with the use of wind-up toys. Rev. Ensino Ciênc. Mat. [online]. 2023, vol.14, n.2, a18. ISSN 2179-426X.  https://doi.org/10.26843/rencima.v14n2a18.

In this paper we analyze the contributions and limits of an experimental activity for understanding the concepts of trajectory, distance traveled and displacement. The experimental activity was developed within the scope of the Residência Pedagógica Program by a pre-service teacher of Physics at a state school located in the city of Porto Alegre. As a basis, we dialogue with the theoretical perspectives of Epistemological Profile, Conceptual Profile and Semiological Approach in order to highlight various dimensions present in the teaching of these concepts. The insertion of a practical activity can be a strategy to mobilize students and make them concrete for the learning of certain scientific concepts. We observe, however, that it is necessary to consider the various conceptual dimensions involved in order to contribute to a broader understanding of the scientific concepts, even in the teaching of trajectory, distance traveled and displacement, which can be considered simple or basic concepts.

Keywords : Scientific Concept; Experimental Activity; Distance Traveled; Displacement.

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