A interface entre alfabetização científica e divulgação científica

Abstract

The Scientific Literacy and Science Communication are thematic, although distinct, intrinsically linked and discussed widely in the area of Science Education. In this paper we discussed the meaning and necessity of Scientific Literacy, relating it to science communication. We emphasize in both their inherent social aspect that deals with the access of ordinary people to science, giving them information and subsidies to actively participate in society as a critical and conscious beings. The methodology used consisted of bibliographical research with reference to authors as Chassot (2011), Lorenzetti and Delizoicov (2001) Cachapuz et al. (2005), and Durant (2005). In a first moment, we reflect about the meaning of the term scientific literacy, highlighting the possibility and necessity of it in today's society. And finally, we point that science communication is fundamental in the task of presenting science to citizen, in order to help him to achieve scientifically literate condition and can intervene actively and critically in society. Key-words: Scientific Literacy. Science Communication. Science.