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This study was explored views held by pre-service elementary teachers regarding the nature of technology and science particularly: (1) the characteristics of technology and science; (2) the aim of science and scientific research; (3) the characteristics of scientific knowledge and scientific theories; and (4) relationship between technology and science. The views held by pre-service elementary teachers were assessed using a Nature of Science and Technology Questionnaire (NSTQ) which was developed by Tairab(2001). The instrument contains 8 items measuring various aspects of the nature of technology and science. Item 1 to 7 require respondents to select from given responses the one that best reflects their personal representation. Item 8 on the other hands requires the respondents to provide written views about the differences between technology and science. The findings revealed that generally the views were spread unevenly along the line of naive, merited and realistic perspectives. While the subjects displayed mix views regarding science as content oriented or process oriented, technology was viewed as an application of science. Implications of these views for classroom teaching and learning are presented.