Physics Teaching and Superconductivity: Applications and Environmental Impacts in High School

Abstract

This work is linked to the extension project of the Research Group on Science and Physics Teaching (RGSPT) at UFPA seeks to improve physics teaching in high school by incorporating superconductivity, highlighting its applications to environmental issues. The practical approach included a seminar, experimental activities and e-book for 70 students from E.E.E.F.M. Raimundo Vera Cruz, located in Ananindeua-PA, aiming to explore the concepts, applications and environmental impacts of superconductivity in an accessible and interactive way. A questionnaire containing 10 multiple-choice questions was applied via Google Forms, collecting 70 responses. The results show that the inclusion of topics like superconductivity in the school curriculum facilitates practical understanding of how science can be used to address environmental challenges and impacts. Through practical examples, the students could understand the relevance of this technology for sustainability. This educational strategy not only broadens students' understanding of advanced and contemporary physical phenomena but also empowers them to relate science and innovation to environmental preservation. Finally, the work contributes effectively to making physics teaching more engaging and meaningful, sparking students' interest and raising their awareness of the importance of scientific solutions to environmental issues.