This introductory book provides a comprehensive guide to the effective teaching of Science in foundation-level and primary settings. In particular it offers: - knowldege of the nature of the subject and the reasons for teaching it;- an understanding of the planning, organization and delivery of the subject- advice on effective teaching methods and resources- understanding of the demands of assessment, recording and reporting- guidance on the role of equal opportunties and special educational needs- an introduction to the role of subject coordinatorThe text includes numerous examples from...