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This work aims to develop students' mapwork techniques and interpretation skills through a variety of different map and photographic resources. Activities for all skill levels from foundation through to advanced level are included.
Specifically written to support the teaching of geographical skills at Key Stage 3 / S1-S2, this book provides an excellent foundation in the skills required for the study of geography at GCSE.
This work aims to develop students' mapwork techniques and interpretation skills through a variety of different map and photographic resources. Activities for all skill levels from foundation through to advanced level are included.
GRADES 3–6: With age-appropriate activities, this beginning social studies workbook helps children build knowledge and skills for a solid foundation in map skills and geography. INCLUDES: This elementary workbook features easy-to-follow instructions and practice on key topics such as US geography, grid maps, US regions, global geography, North and South American geography, and more! ENGAGING: This geography and map workbook features colorful photographs and illustrations with fun, focused activities to entertain children while they grasp concepts and skills for success. HOMESCHOOL FRIENDLY: This elementary workbook for kids is a great learning resource for at home or in the classroom and allows parents to supplement their children's learning in the areas they need it most. WHY CARSON DELLOSA: Founded by two teachers more than 40 years ago, Carson Dellosa believes that education is everywhere and is passionate about making products that inspire life's learning moments.
Essential Mapwork Skills for the Caribbean is written to support the teaching of geographical skills at CSEC and CAPE level. Essential Mapwork Skills for the Caribbean provides 32 brand new case studies, offering Caribbean focussed coverage of key themes, issues and topical events to develop students' key geographical skills.
Explore the varied features of the world while reinforcing basic map reading skills. Sixteen student pages and accompanying blackline and full-color maps coordinate to provide a relational study of the elevation, vegetation, products, population, and peoples of the world. Full-color maps are provided as transparencies for print books and PowerPoint slides for eBooks. Student pages challenge students to combine maps and additional resources in order to answer questions and make judgments. Question topics follow the Five Themes of Geography as outlined by the National Geographic Society: finding absolute and relative locations on a map, relating physical and human characteristics to an area, understanding human relationships to the environment, tracing movement of peoples and goods throughout an area, and organizing countries and continents into regions for detailed study.
The book encompasses a wide range of topics on practical geography taught to the B.A./B.Sc. students of Indian universities. Numerous examples and diagrams have been included in the text with the sole aim of enabling the students to have a comprehensive grasp of the subject. Attempt has also been made to present a well-balanced treatment of each topic. Topics like measurement of ground areas from maps, determination of class-interval for choropleth maps, representation of agricultural, industrial and transport data, choice of map projections, interpretation of topo-sheets, etc., have been included in this book and discussed in detail. Books treating various aspects of practical geography need regular up-dates. Therefore, the latest available material has been used to update this edition. Guidance of learned college and university teachers has enabled the author to present the subject-matter clearly and accurately. It is hoped that in addition to developing a keen interest for practical geography, it will form the basis for a more advanced study of the subject among the students.
Support learners through the challenging transition from Cambridge IGCSE to A Level Geography.Geography for Cambridge International AS and A Level is a stretching, comprehensive resource that helps to develop complex critical thinking and analytical skills. This resource is matched to the latest Cambridge syllabus for first examination in 2018. The advanced skills development will supportachievement in the Cambridge AS and A Level exams, and smooth the transition to higher education. Written by a team of experienced teachers and examiners, Geography for Cambridge International AS and A Level contains plenty of exam-focused practice and up-to-date case studies that build advancedresearch and geographical skills. To solidify achievement, the additional material online includes: additional practice exam questions, revision checklists, and exam skills building activities.Part of a comprehensive suite of resources, Geography for Cambridge International AS and A Level is supported by Essential Mapwork Skills 3 - a practice-based resource that extends students' mapwork skills. Plus, to deepen students' understanding, Geofile provides up-to-the-minute, downloadablecase studies.
Maps can show you where you are anywhere in the world! A beloved bestseller that helps children discover their place on the planet, now refreshed with new art from Qin Leng. Where are you? Where is your room? Where is your home? Where is your town? This playful introduction to maps shows children how easy it is to find where they live and how they fit in to the larger world. Filled with fun and adorable new illustrations by Qin Leng, this repackage of Me on the Map will show readers how easy it is to find the places they know and love with help from a map.
