Successful science teaching in primary schools requires a careful understanding of key scientific knowledge. This book covers all the major areas of science relevant for beginning primary school teachers, explaining key concepts from the ground up, helping trainees and recently qualified teachers develop into confident science educators.

This new edition comes with:

• An exploration of scientific misconceptions on key topics


• How to take action to protect the environment through primary science teaching


• A newly streamlined focus prioritising essential primary school subject knowledge


• Links to national curricula for England and Scotland


• Videos of useful science experiments and demonstrations for the primary classroom