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CUNHA, Alexia Liara  e  SILVA, Fernanda Keila Marinho da. Secondary school students’ understanding of the concept of virus from a Vygotskian perspective. Ciência educ. [online]. 2024, vol.30, e24021.  Epub 17-Maio-2024. ISSN 1980-850X.  https://doi.org/10.1590/1516-731320240021.

The article focuses on how schools taught scientific concepts during the COVID-19 pandemic and aims to improve students’ comprehension of the concept of viruses. We conducted the research in a secondary school elective course which allowed students to discuss and express issues related to the pandemic environment. The study developed a didactic sequence using a Vygotskian perspective, and collected the data through three questionnaires: a survey of previous conceptions, an intermediate questionnaire, and a synthesis study. The didactic sequence had several benefits for the students, including studying a relevant and concrete subject and the potential to understand concepts related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Data comparison across answers to the three questionnaires showed students' gradual performance in concept elaboration.

Palavras-chave : Secondary school; Science teaching; Pandemic; Virus; Didactic sequence.

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