Filme Oppenheimer como uma ferramenta pedagógica ao aprendizado de tópicos de física nuclear: uma experiência com alunos do 3º ano do ensino médio do Instituto Federal do Amapá – Campus Macapá

Abstract

Analyzing tools that facilitate the introduction and understanding of contents related to Nuclear Physics in high school, with emphasis on the processes of nuclear fission and fusion, is justified by the relevance of these characteristics for the explanation of various natural and technological processes. This approach contributes to the understanding of the physical laws that govern the functioning of the universe and their applications in scientific contexts. The research focuses on the use and analysis of the cinematographic work "Oppenheimer" as a pedagogical tool for learning fundamental topics of Nuclear Physics. An experience with students from the 3rd year of high school at the Federal Institute of Amapá – Macapá Campus. To this end, the objective was defined: To analyze and use the film Oppenheimer as a pedagogical tool for the development of learning specific topics of Nuclear Physics, nuclear fission and fusion in high school. The work consists of applied research, of exploratory and descriptive character, with results treated in a qualitative way, the collection of information was done through printed questionnaires. With the collection of information throughout the research and the analysis of the information, it was possible to conclude that the connection between the historical and scientific content provided by the film was able to consolidate the learning of the contents addressed effectively and also the use of the film Oppenheimer played an important role in the development of the critical thinking of the students participating in the research.