Possibilities of the use of science fiction works in physics teaching

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26512/rpf.v5i2.36153

Keywords:

Cinema. Physics Teaching. Science fiction. History of Science. Literature.

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the use of science fiction films and books as auxiliary resources for teaching physics. Different possibilities of insertion of science fiction were evaluated to stimulate the motivation for learning scientific themes, as well as in the contextualization of scientific concepts in educational activities addressing contents related to both basic and modern and contemporary physics, which are present in the curriculum of the high schools and higher education subjects in the areas of exact sciences. Initially, a bibliographic review was made regarding research works already carried out on this topic, both in Brazil and in foreign countries. A study was also carried out on the history of Science Fiction, in search of both bibliographic and cinematographic works with a potential to be used in the context of physics teaching. Certain works of science fiction were chosen in view of the potential use to help in the teaching of physics and scientific dissemination, also in view of the possibility of encouraging young talents for scientific careers. Some scientific dissemination activities and didactic workshops were carried out and analyzed based on their results.

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Published

2021-09-21

How to Cite

Possibilities of the use of science fiction works in physics teaching. Journal of the Physics Teacher, [S. l.], v. 5, n. 2, p. 31–43, 2021. DOI: 10.26512/rpf.v5i2.36153. Disponível em: https://periodicostestes.bce.unb.br/index.php/rpf/article/view/36153. Acesso em: 18 jan. 2025.