Digital Simulation and experimental activities in Physics and Chemistry. Pilot study on the impact of the resource “Fusion and Boiling Points” with Level 7 pupils

Technologies, which are suitably integrated and in harmony with the curriculum, are a source of renewal in education and pedagogical practices. The application of simulations is particularly beneficial to the teaching-learning process in Science. In this article, the development of a simulation called “Fusion and Boiling Points” is presented, which aims to provide pupils with the learning situations that will enable them to learn the concepts of Physics and Chemistry in Level 7, in a more meaningful way. A qualitative study was carried out, based on the observation of the pupils during the interviews. The didactic use of this simulation is additional to the practical and experimental component and never replaces it.