The objective of the present research is to investigate the potentiality of a didactic proposal, based on the use of experiments and in the History of Science / Biography, to learn the fundamental principles of dynamics in the final series of elementary education. A variety of activities were sought in the planning of the proposed didactic sequence in order to provide a repertoire of opportunities for the student to develop meaningful learning. The constructivist / humanist vision of Ausubel and Novak theoretically bases the research, as well as theoretical-methodological contributions on the didactic use of experiments and History of Science / Biography. The product was applied in a class of the 9th year of elementary education in a public school in Macaé-RJ, according to a qualitative methodological approach, in particular, a case study. The data collected allow us to infer a satisfactory cognitive engagement, with good results in the final evaluations of conceptual content. The following categories of analysis are highlighted: meaningful learning, use of experiments, history of science / biography, and attitude. Emphasis is placed on expressive attitudinal engagement during activities.
Keywords: Physics Education, Experiments, History of Science/Biography.