Since the BNCC mandated Astronomy in early Brazilian Elementary education, textbook inaccuracies and teacher unpreparedness remain challenges (Lima Jr et al., 2017; Bartelmebs et al., 2024). This study qualitatively analyzed Science textbooks from Rio de Janeiro municipalities to assess their alignment with BNCC guidelines. Through documentary and content analysis (Sobreira & Ribeiro, 2025), we identified omissions, inconsistencies, and conceptual misconceptions. The expected result is a systematized catalog of frequent errors and a critical evaluation of textbook-curriculum alignment. Ultimately, this work aims to improve Astronomy teaching quality and encourage the editorial review of unsatisfactory materials.

About Laura Araújo

Laura Araújo is a fourth-year undergraduate student in Astronomy at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil. She is a member of the extension project Astros a Serviço das Ciências, where she participates in science outreach activities aimed at promoting astronomy and making scientific knowledge more accessible to students and the general public. Her academic interests include astronomy education, science communication, and science education. Her current work focuses on the analysis of astronomy content in elementary school textbooks, investigating alignment with the Brazilian National Common Curricular Base (BNCC), conceptual accuracy, and educational quality.