Keyword: «критическое мышление»

The article considers a contextual approach to teaching physics in high school, which is aimed at integrating theoretical knowledge with real-life situations and professional activities. The key advantages of this method are described, such as increasing students' motivation, developing critical thinking and preparing for future professional activities. Examples of the introduction of contextual tasks into the educational process are offered, which contributes to a deeper assimilation of the material and increases interest in the topics studied.