New edition of this popular text for primary trainees, helping them to consolidate and develop their science teaching skills. Covering the skills of planning, monitoring, assessment and class management, the book is also updated in line with the new National Curriculum. The essential teaching theory and practice text for primary science. Covering the skills of planning, monitoring, assessment and class management, it relates these specifically to primary science. With full coverage of the theory and practice required for effective and creative science teaching, this text is an essential guide for all trainees working towards QTS. Throughout, practical guidance and features support trainees to translate this learning to the classroom, embed ICT in their lessons and to understand the wider context of their teaching. This 7th edition has been updated in line with the new National Curriculum.