Um olhar sobre como a História da Ciência é abordada nos livros da área das Ciências da Natureza e suas Tecnologias adotados no IFMG - campus Bambuí

In this work, an analysis was conducted on the textbooks from the publisher Moderna Plus – Natural Sciences and Their Technologies, used at the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Minas Gerais (IFMG) – Bambuí Campus, one of the works approved in the 2021 National Textbook and Teaching Material Plan (PNLD) 2021. This analysis examined how the history of science was addressed in the textbooks for the natural sciences and their technologies. The objective was to determine how the History of science is presented in these books and its importance for the student learning. The analysis was based on criteria organized into three categories: "Character," which investigates historical figures; "Nature of Science," which evaluates the contributions of the mentioned scientists; and "Social and Cultural Contexts," which examines external influences on scientific progress or regression. Each book was evaluated according to these criteria to understand how the trajectory of science and scientific thinking has been developed over time. The results showed that, in general, the textbooks do not adequately address the three proposed categories. Many chapters cover the content superficially, focusing on theories, laws, and calculations without delving into the construction of scientific knowledge, or even connections with the social context. Although some information about the nature of science is presented, it is often limited and does not reflect the complexity of scientific development. The study achieved its objective by highlighting that the history of science is treated unsatisfactorily in the analyzed textbooks. The lack of depth in exploring the suggested criteria indicates an opportunity to improve the presentation of science to the secondary students in physics education, particularly in relation to the competencies proposed by the National Common Curricular Base - BNCC. The research emphasizes the relevance of a more integrated and contextualized approach to the history of science to enrich learning and dismantle the idea that science is accessible only to "geniuses." Thus, the need for transformation in educational materials becomes fundamental to foster more effective learning.