This article examines the modernization of teaching methods for the "Molecular Physics and Thermodynamics" section of the physics course at academic lyceums. The relevance of the study stems from the need to update the content and methods of teaching physics in the context of the transition to a competency-based education model and a stronger practice-oriented focus of the educational process. It is noted that traditional approaches to teaching this section are often focused primarily on the formal assimilation of theoretical material and do not sufficiently contribute to the development of a holistic understanding of physical processes occurring in the microworld and thermodynamic systems in students. The paper substantiates the feasibility of implementing modern pedagogical approaches, including active and research-based learning methods, the use of visual modeling, digital educational resources, and interdisciplinary connections. The paper presents the main areas of modernization of teaching methods aimed at increasing students' cognitive activity, developing their analytical thinking, and fostering sustainable subject and meta-subject competencies. It was concluded that the updated methodology contributes to improved learning and the development of a scientific worldview among students at academic lyceums.

Physics, academic lyceum, molecular physics, thermodynamics

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