Introduction

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book includes useful information linking knowledge to practice. It aims to express scientific ideas in the most straightforward language possible, using examples from everyday experience. It highlights the famous scientists that are illustrating the common approaches to research and scientific methods and processes. The book focuses on the primary teachers and teachers-in-training in mind, and attempts to support and extend teachers' own science knowledge. The 'In Practice' boxes sharing global learning links will demonstrate how science can support sustainable, environmentally and socially mindful, developments. Exposing children to a variety of scientists, from those who work in laboratories to those who work out in the field, will demonstrate that ordinary people work in collaboration to make outstanding contributions to science. Teachers must highlight the nature of science and celebrate uncertainty.