Science knowledge is deeply intertwined with human values, ethics and societal needs. While science is often perceived as value-neutral, the authors argue that the intertwined nature of science and values can be modelled from the early stages of education. This article shares examples of how individual, collective, and planetary values can shape the scientific questions posed in classrooms, guide the approaches to inquiry, influence how evidence is interpreted and used and ultimately affect how science itself is understood and practiced. By championing science learning which is underpinned by values related to caring for each other and caring for the planet, strong foundations for individual and planetary wellbeing can be laid.