Written by a group of experienced geography educators for the Preliminary Geography course in NSW. The text aims to help students develop their knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and values in relation to the biophysical and human environments.
Features and Benefits:
Language level - The language used in the book is clear and direct
Stimulus material - The text contains an extensive range of stimulus material including photographs, diagrams, maps, newspaper articles and statistical information. Activities based on these materials enable students to develop their visual literacy and the skills used by geographers.
Syllabus outcomes - The link between syllabus outcomes and the material covered in the text is made explicit throughout.
Exam-style questions - Each section of the text includes a variety of extended response questions. These enable students to develop their skills in answering examination-style questions.
Understanding the text questions and Working Geographically activities guide students towards an understanding of the material covered. The activities have been carefully selected to cater for the full range of student abilities.
Fieldwork - Suggestions for fieldwork are featured at various stage throughout the text. There are a number of opportunities for students to explore aspects of the subject matter through structured activities that take place beyond the confines of the classroom.
Geojobs - Throughout the text, career-based information is provided so that students develop an awareness of the range of occupations available to geographers.
Geolinks - The text includes a range of ICT-related to internet and other research-based tasks. These can be used to extend and enhance the information available to students.
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