Uso da história das ciências em livros didáticos de Ciências da Natureza e suas tecnologias aprovados pelo Programa Nacional do Livro e do Material Didático

Abstract

This research aims to analyze how the History of Sciences (HC) has been approached in textbooks on Natural Sciences and its Technologies approved by the National Book and Didactic Material Program (PNLD). For this, categories related to the use of HC were defined for the analysis of a collection of textbooks on Natural Sciences and their Technologies approved by the High School PNLD, these being, in relation to the presence of historical content; the way in which the History of Science is approached; topics from the History of Sciences presented. From this study, it was possible to perceive the importance of using the History of Science in textbooks, since it provides reflections on the way of thinking about science.