Caderno Brasileiro de Ensino de Física (Dec 2018)

The propose for teaching-learning of the center of gravity from human body equilibrium

  • Rosana Bulos Santiago,
  • Tatiana Arenas

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-7941.2018v35n3p956
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 35, no. 3
pp. 956 – 979

Abstract

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The present work is involves the use of the human body as object and initial instrument of investigation to promote the study about the center of gravity. From movements and postures students are stimulated to reflect on the condition of static equilibrium of the body itself, to build the concept of center of gravity and contextualize it in everyday life. Quantitative experimental activities and application of the theoretical-mathematical model, also integrate the propose for the meaning of this concept. Analyzes of teaching-learning results from the application in Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, public schools are presented.

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