by Alex Kariuki

by “Ojwang, KOpiyo”
Science Matters is a science course that has been deliberately developed with the primary school pupil in mind. The course sets out to gently introduce science as a functional and practical subject.
It draws interesting scientific examples from the pupil’s familiar environment. The experiments and activities that are used to illustrate principles are easy to apply in almost every classroom in Africa. Besides, the pupil friendly approach makes it possible for the pupil to comfortably benefit from the course with minimum guidance from the teacher.
This specific volume has been prepared for use in Standard Eight in Kenyan schools, on the basis of the 2002 syllabus. The authors have many years of experience as teachers and examiners of science in Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Teacher Training Colleges. They have also been widely involved in curriculum development.

by KLB
The main objective of teaching science at the primary school level is to equip pupils with scientific knowledge and practical skills that they can apply in their day-to-day life. Primary Science Teachers’ Guide for Standard Eight has been written with this objective in mind.This comprehensive guide gives practical advice to the teacher on how to engage pupils in various investigations and how to help them develop life skills and positive attitudes.The incorporation of some aspects of agriculture, health and home science in the primary science course calls for an integrated teaching approach. This Teachers’ Guide prepares the teacher on how to present the activities provided in the Primary Science Pupils’ Book for Standard Eight effectively.Guidelines on how to infuse emerging issues such as conservation of environment, gender responsiveness, HIV/AIDS and drug and substance abuse in the activities have also been provided.This Guide is a must for every Primary Science teacher. Used alongside the Pupils’ Book for Standard One, it will enable the teacher to plan and teach the science course effectively. Both the Pupils’ Book and the Teachers’ Guide have been approved for use in our schools by the Ministry of Education.