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Study proposes an analysis of the main trends in Science Education practices among Science teachers in Castanhal County, Path State, Brazil. Research was carried out through semi-structured interviews with Science/Biology teachers, especially those working at the CPADC/ Castanhal. Sample also included teachers who took part in the initial phase of the Group for Scientific Development (NPADC), a project based at the Federal University of Pant (UFPA), which raised awareness and improved the quality of Science teaching in the State of Path. Four categories were analysed: Science Education trends, experimentation in Science Education, the use of school books and teachers' working conditions