Science teaching should begin with the natural curiosity that children have in the early years and guide them towards using it throughout their lives, says Nansi Ellis
We know how important it is to be able to read and write in our daily lives. We notice when we use maths, particularly the 'sums' we do when we're shopping. It's not always so obvious how we use science.
But science is significant too. Nearly everything we do, from watching TV to cooking, involves some scientific processes. We often make moral and practical decisions that need an understanding of science. Will switching my lights off make a difference to global warming? Should I buy genetically modified food? To understand the questions, it will help to know a little about the science behind them.
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