La experimentación en ciencias naturales como estrategia de alfabetización científica

The objective of this study was focused on conducting a review of the current state of experimental activities as a strategy to achieve scientific literacy at school stages. Currently, experimental activities, rather than being associated with problem-solving activities, are oriented to be practical complements of theoretical classes, which implies that it will cause a lack of interest in students for the study of science. Experimental activities are a valuable instance to bring students closer to the study of natural sciences, and we believe that maintaining the investigative character is essential to awaken interest and to achieve an adequate development of scientific literacy and, therefore, critical thinking.