CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Basic science is a branch of science that involves the fundamental system of acquiring knowledge using observations and experiments to describe and explain natural phenomena. Basic science is referred to as a type of science where emphasis is places on the unity of science and it is the only way of teaching science in such a way as the present scientific ideas as unified whole (Wikipedia, 2014).
Science was included in the primary school curriculum in (1999) as one of the three subjects in the area of social, environmental and scientific education (SESE).Although some focus on elementary science had been included in the (1971) curriculum for pupils. The (1999) curriculum is significantly more comprehensive than the previous one in a number of respects.
The study of Basic science and technology has been applied as very relevant to the survival and progress of the human race. This chain strongly supported by the place of science and technology in the education pre-process. The educational system of all nation include element of science and technology at all levels. As bodies of knowledge, there are acceptable methods through which skills in them can be acquired. The Nigeria government, through it policy on education, very wellsupports the teaching and learning of science and technology in the primary school level of education.