It is not an exaggeration to say that almost everything in the modern world revolves around science. It is part of many daily activities – from cooking or gardening to understanding a weather report, reading a map and using a computer. Scientific skills allow us to describe, define, investigate and ultimately try to understand the world in which we live and how it works.
But good science teaching is not about teaching pupils to be scientists. Instead, it is about developing flexible problem-solvers. Thinking skills and creativity, powered by scientific investigation, provide pupils with the tools needed for independent and investigative learning and help them to form new ideas – all crucial skills for a well-rounded student, ready to embark on a lifetime of learning.
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