Reimagining Primary Science: Integrating Geological and Environmental Sciences for Systems Thinking and Climate Change Education

As environmental challenges escalate—including climate change and biodiversity decline—embedding scientific and environmental literacy in early education becomes increasingly critical. This article urges policy makers and educators to embrace transformative integration of geological and environmental sciences within primary curricula, cultivating systems thinking, environmental consciousness, and planetary stewardship from the foundational years of learning. Despite their importance, these disciplines remain fragmented and undervalued in current curricula. This perspective paper outlines opportunities that places Earth sciences at the heart of primary science education, connecting natural systems with human activity through both Western scientific and local knowledge systems. Practical strategies—including experiential learning, place-centred learning, storytelling, and community engagement—are presented to help young learners build curiosity, emotional connection, and critical understanding of Earth systems. We argue this shift is essential for empowering future generations to engage with the challenges of the Anthropocene.