Feynman s multiple ways method as a reference to introduce the fundamental concepts of the quantum mechanics at high schools

Abstract

Investigations in Science Education recurrently consider the necessity of Teaching Quantum Physics at High School. Nevertheless, the contributions about what concepts have to be taugh are little and controversial. These recurrently focus towards the convenience to follow or not, the strictly historical genesis and whether the introduction of the Quantum Physics has to be based on Classical concepts. In this work, the Path Integrals method, developed by R Feynman, is analyzed and it is considered as a reference to construct a possible Proposed Conceptual Structure to teach the foundations of the Quantum Mechanics at High School. This is an alternative to the current ways to introduce the subject. Mathematical simplifications, according to this level, are also analyzed and a proposal based on this approach is outlined, analyzing and discussing its advantages and limitations.