Astronomy as a School Subject

Abstract

a) From 9 to 11, a “Science and Technology” curriculum is extensively provided by primary schools :“Pupils, through some aspects of the scientific approach, are encouraged to develop their abilities to formulate questions and logical answers through a wide scope of investigative and practical observations and other scientific activities such as collecting measures, linking data, interpreting documents“ - extract from the official syllabus which includes the following chapters :1. Unity and Diversity of the Living World :•the development of living creatures,•animal reproduction,•human sexuality,•ecology,•nutrition.