Vaille Dawson is a Professor of Science Education in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Western Australia in Perth where she conducts educational research in science classrooms, supervises doctoral and Masters students and teaches preservice secondary science education. Originally a medical researcher and then a science teacher, she has conducted science education research at the secondary and tertiary levels in Australia, Indonesia and India for over 20 years. Her research interests include scientific literacy, teacher education, argumentation and decision-making, critical thinking, socioscientific issues and teaching in disadvantaged schools. In addition to publishing five teacher education textbooks for primary and secondary school science, she has published multiple book chapters and peer-reviewed papers. She is Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, an Honorary Senior Research Associate at University College London and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She is passionate about ensuring that all young people have access to a quality science education, regardless of background.

Grady Venville is a Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at the Australian National University in Canberra where she holds responsibility for the establishment and satisfaction of academic standards at ANU, including the delivery of an exceptional educational and student experience. Grady's career highlights have included a postdoctoral appointment at King's College London; being appointed the inaugural Professor of Science Education in 2007, and Dean of Coursework Studies in 2013, at the University of Western Australia; and a three-year appointment to the Australian Research Council College of Experts. Professor Venville's research in science education focuses on conceptual development, curriculum integration and cognitive acceleration. Grady has made a lifelong commitment to teaching and education. A central belief underpinning everything she does is that high-quality education is critical not only for human development but also for a healthy and peaceful society.

PART I UNDERSTANDING THE ART OF TEACHING PRIMARY SCHOOL SCIENCE 1. Engaging Learners in the Wonder of Science 2. Understanding How Children Learn Science 3. Addressing Alternative Conceptions in Science 4. Science Curricula for Primary School PART II IMPLEMENTING THE ART OF TEACHING PRIMARY SCHOOL SCIENCE 5. Planning Engaging and Safe Science Lessons6. Teaching Strategies for Primary School Science7. Assessment, Learning and Teaching 8. Digital Pedagogies for Primary School Science 9. Project- and Problem-based Learning and Learning Outside of the Classroom10. Differentiated Teaching Practices and Strategies to Meet Diverse Student Needs PART III EXTENDING THE ART OF TEACHING PRIMARY SCHOOL SCIENCE TO STEM 11. Approaches to Teaching STEM in Primary Schools12. Enhancing Student Learning Through STEM 13. An Ecojustice Framework for Teaching Environmental Sustainability and STEM