Concepções alternativas e divulgação : análise da relação entre força e movimento em uma revista de popularização científica

Abstract

The main purpose of this research was a critical analysis of alternative concepts about force and movement shown by Superinterressante´s magazine, already highlighted on previous researches, based on analysis methodology procedures proposed by Bardin. Founded theory analysis, it was shown a shortly history of science, beginning on Aristóteles´s Natural Movement until Newton´s Laws. Following, it was done comparison between conceptions shown on researches about this topic with the one shown by Aristóteles and Newton. Considered this bibliography revision, we concluded that student conceptions about force and movement are presented on magazine. It was observed some mistakes and imprecision on scientific concept, mainly, force and energy; inadequate definition about physical laws and others. These evidences request from educators some special cautions on your utilization as a didactic instrument. We finish with some recommendations about application of scientific magazines on science subjects.