A botanical content analysis under the Science-Technology-Society (STS) approach in Biology high-school textbooks

Abstract: This work aimed to ascertain the botanical contents in Biology high-school textbooks, analyzing if they match the Science-Technology-Society (STS) approach. According to official evaluative documents and the STS theoretical referential approach, categories were stablished through content analysis. The initial, principal, and complementary contents, as well as the exercises were classified. There was concern with adapting the content in the books to official documents and showing aspects related to teaching under the STS approach. However, the main content in these books still prioritizes conceptual teaching. A written reformulation of these books is essential, especially in their main content, so that a differentiated teaching style, such as teaching under the STS approach, can effectively contribute to the formation of critical and active citizens in society, including the Scientific Literacy development of students.