The History of Science in the classroom: a didactic proposal

Abstract

This article wants to point out the importance that science history should have in the syllabus for both Compulsary Secondary Education («O» Levels) and Bachillerato («A» Levels). In the first place we analize the objectives of Biology and Geology and through them we inted to develop capacities that involve some work with this type of contents.
Secondly we reflect on the convenience of its development in the classroom. The way in which scientific knowledge is built up is used to show the pupils the difficulties in that build-up process and to make them understand that the previously mentioned process has not been achieved simply by the accumulation of successful experiences or by the activity of just a few people.
Finally we present classroom material as an example of work on science history. It shows activities to work on an aspect and a particular moment in the study of the circulation of the blood.