Those who Move, get Involved: Physics in Practice on Student Day

Abstract

This production was consolidated based on the theme "Those who move, get involved: Physics in practice on Student Day," with the goal of integrating high school students through a playful, participatory, and interdisciplinary learning experience. To guide the activity, the following problem-situation was adopted: How can student movement and involvement in practical activities contribute to learning and the development of sustainable attitudes in daily life? The activity was developed as a pedagogical experience report, based on David Ausubel's theory of meaningful learning, which argues that learning occurs more effectively when new knowledge relates to students' prior knowledge, making the process more lasting and relevant. From this perspective, the aim was to promote situations in which students could construct knowledge through action, interaction, and reflection on their own experiences. The program featured ten activities, held over approximately three hours, with highlights including "Tug of War," "Sack Race," "Musical Chairs," and "Pass-and-Pass the Ball with Your Foot," as they are directly related to the learning of physical phenomena such as strength, movement, balance, and energy. Throughout the experience, it became clear that practical and dynamic activities play a fundamental role in strengthening and expanding learning by combining theoretical knowledge with physical experience and social interaction. Furthermore, the program demonstrated that active student involvement fosters the construction of meaning and the development of sustainable and collaborative attitudes, reinforcing the role of schools as a space for integrating science, movement, and citizenship.