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The teacher's guide for Key Stage 1 includes the following notes about the series: how "Collins primary Science" relates to the National Curriculum; suggestions for classroom organisation; advice for finding and building up resources; notes on ways of adapting the course for children with special needs, including the most able; guidance for planning schemes of work; how to assess children at work. There are also notes on the specific books to which this particular guide relates. The series is a topic-based science, covering all the National Curriculum requirements for science at Key Stages 1 and 2. The structure ensures complete coverage of all science attainment targets and programmes of study, yet is flexible enough to suit individual teachers. Other features include: relating science to children's everyday life and experience; developing scientific skills, as well as knowledge and understanding; giving guidance and support for all classroom teachers, particularly non-scientific specialists; providing a flexible and easy-to-use assessment programme; encouraging safe and careful practice in scientific work; and allowing science to be easily integrated into the National Curriculum.