Abstract

This chapter proposes model-based science teaching as a promising approach for science education in Latin America. The discussion is organized around two main areas of this line of research: organizing the curriculum around science school models and designing and implementing teaching and learning sequences for school classrooms. This chapter presents examples of research conducted in Latin America. It highlights the consensus that has been reached and the contributions made to the global academic discussion. The chapter also identifies areas where further research is needed to address the challenges of science education in the Global South. The aim is to inspire researchers, teacher educators, and teachers to promote science education that contributes to citizenship education. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.