This study strongly suggests that practical work has the capacity to enhance science education in Uganda. Despite practical works limitations as a pedagogical strategy, its merit bolsters the understanding of the nature of science. However, no stand-alone method of instructioncan foster the understanding of the nature of science and by extension ensure a solid science education. Therefore, practical work needs to be complemented by other pedagogical methods such as argumentation, science beyond the classroom-out-door learning of science, study of the philosophy and history of science (among...