This study aimed to analyze and compare the discourse presented by scientists, religious representatives, science high school teachers and the so called "men on the street" (defined here as people above 18 years old, holding different professional and personal profiles and not related to the issue investigated) on the definition of human life. This was qualitative research, using semi structured interviews for collecting the data to be analyzed. Data analysis was made based on different theoretical perspectives. The discourses were registered and analyzed, through simple interpretation. The intention is to provide assistance to be used in formal educational and casual environments in bioscience and health. By classifying discourses that are not ordinarily seen together, and this is the main objective of this exclusive research, we intend to give full information and understanding, that can be used in science lessons. This is our contribution for the for teaching-and learning process in science.
Science teaching; Scientific discourse; High school
