This is a truly innovative and practical book which aims to support schools in rethinking where teaching and learning in primary science and technology should take place. The authors challenge how and where science is taught, so that teachers maximise the potential of the school environment to develop scientific skills and concepts, across all areas of science, not just the biological elements. This will entail changing the approach to science and technology in schools by reconsidering where scientific skills and concepts are taught, for example, areas such as sound, forces, materials and light can be more effectively taught using the school grounds than in the confines of the classroom. The book supports the Key Stage 2 teacher in taking science outside the classroom boundaries where children can develop understanding and skills in primary science along with developing personal capabilities to support children in becoming enthusiastic independent learners in primary...