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Primary Science 184 Science in the Early Years

Editor Robert Collins

Issue 184 | Published January 2025

Overview

Welcome to the January issue of Primary Science (184), which focuses on the theme of science in the early years. Our authors begin by investigating science education in the early years before taking us through studies and practice conducted throughout 2024 and covering some of the inspirational events we have to look forward to in 2025.

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Contents

p.1 Contents (open access)

p.3 Focus on... Science in the early years (open access)

p.4 The science of play: exploring STEM learning through play-based approaches

p.7 Bouncing balls: a simple and fun activity to introduce scientific ideas and to practise mathematical skills in the early years (open access)

p.10 Play-based pedagogy in science: realising ambitions from a Scottish perspective (open access)

p.13 Dissecting fish in year 2: applying elements of the Science Capital Teaching approach

p.18 Exploring science: igniting curiosity across the school

p.20 Choosing a new science curriculum

p.23 Women in STEM: how one county is making SPARCs

p.26 By teachers for teachers: that’s Science on Stage 2024!

p.29 Simply out of this world

p.31 Reviews

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