Taking Tanzania as an example, this paper systematically analyzes the current situation and challenges of primary school science education in Africa through questionnaires and interviews. The study points out that the lack of teaching resources, limited professional knowledge of teachers, and low learning interest among students are the core issues currently facing primary school science education in Africa. In response to these problems, this paper innovatively proposes specific strategies for introducing innovative teaching resources and Project-Based Learning. By combining questionnaire data and interview records, it demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of these strategies in improving the quality of primary school science education in Tanzania, providing a scientific basis and practical reference for science education in Africa.
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