PRODUCTION OF PHYSICS EXPERIMENTS WITH LOW-COST MATERIALS: A UNIVERSITY EXTENSION PROJECT BETWEEN ESPECN AND MAGISTERIO N 29 COMANDANTE BENEDITO DE NDALATANDO

This article presents a physics teaching initiative through experiments with low-cost materials, developed as part of a university extension project between the Cuanza Norte Higher Education School (ESPECN) and the 29th Comandante Benedito School of Physics in Ndalatando. The main objective was to use simple and accessible experimental practices as a tool to motivate students to learn the exact sciences, while also strengthening the pedagogical skills of pre service teachers. The research adopted a qualitative approach, based on direct observations, records of practical activities, and analysis of participants perceptions during pedagogical workshops. The results revealed a positive impact on student engagement, with students demonstrating greater interest and participation in physics classes after engaging in practical experiments. Significant progress was also made in understanding fundamental concepts, such as the laws of motion, principles of electricity, and optical phenom ena, facilitated by the interactive and concrete nature of the activities. Furthermore, participants developed greater autonomy and creativity in creating teaching resources using recyclable or readily available materials, which contributed to enriching their teaching practices.