Abstract

SILVA, Cibelle Celestino  and  MARTINS, Roberto de Andrade. A teoria das cores de Newton: um exemplo do uso da história da ciência em sala de aula. Ciência educ. [online]. 2003, vol.09, n.01, pp.53-65. ISSN 1516-7313.

This paper analyses some features of Newton’s theory of light and colors, especially as presented in his paper of 1672, as an example of the classroom use of History of Science. Although this theory is nowadays accepted and taught without discussion, it is not so simple as it seems and many questions arise from a critical study. Besides, an inadequate use of History of Science in Science Teaching may convey to the students a wrong conception of the scientific method.

Keywords : Isaac Newton; History of Optics; Theory of Colors; Science Teaching; Scientific Method.

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