Extension Project on electromagnetic radiation in schools in Rio Branco/Acre

Abstract

The present work presents the experience report on the institutionalized extension project at the Federal University of Acre with the title “Scientific dissemination in schools: Electromagnetic radiation: flee or embrace?”. This consisted of giving a lecture of about 2 hours on the subject in four publics schools, in Rio Branco/Acre, for high school classes. The executors of the action were undergraduate students of the ABI Physics course (Basic Entrance Area). The lecture included the application of an initial poll that was discussed at the end of it, the presentation of the subject and a moment of “Fact or Fake?”. A total of 8 lectures were held and the action reached around 500 students. The project provided moments of dialogue between academics and basic education students, which were very participatory. In addition, the action contributed to the training of academics, as well as to bring correct information to high school students about electromagnetic radiation.