Workshop with Hydrogen Cells: A Pedagogical and Motivating Experience for the Study of Unconventional Forms of Energy Generation in Pre-School Students in Panama City

It is essential to promote the study of non-conventional forms of electrical energy generation to create a resilient society with awareness of, and the capacity for development and experimentation to face, environmental conservation challenges, especially from secondary education. From a mixed methodological approach, this study presents workshops with hydrogen cells to strengthen educational skills and boost the interest of 44 high school students. The methodology followed five main points: carrying out a pre-evaluation to measure prior knowledge, an induction related to concepts of electronics and hydrogen cells, tests with a hydrogen kit, the presentation of final projects, post-evaluation of knowledge, and the application of a survey of motivation. Observation, experimentation, analysis, and dissemination of results helped strengthen students’ theoretical, practical, and scientific knowledge. These activities awakened their interest in this type of technology, as evidenced in the results of the evaluations, surveys, and project quality. This demonstrates the validity of hydrogen cell workshops as a valuable technique to enhance learning and motivate students to study unconventional forms of electrical energy generation.