Enseñanza de las ciencias : revista de investigación y experiencias didácticas

(1) IB de Segorbe, (2) IB Sorolla, (3) CP Padre Manjon, (4) Facultad de Ciencias Fisicas, Valencia. SUMMARY We analyze how the basic concepts about atomic models are introduced into the Spanish educational system. We considered the textbooks most currently used in the educational levels from 8th EGB to the 1st University level. We finally discuss the possible sources of misconceptions. 1.