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Geotext is an unparalleled new course for Key Stage 3. It covers curriculum requirements at KS3 whilst making geography more appealing to pupils. *Provides rich and relevant Geography content for pupils to focus on, interrogate and enjoy. *Develops thinking skills through carefully chosen and positioned questions and support activities in the Pupils' Books. *Encourages pupils to revisit content through stimulating enquiry activities on Teacher CD-ROMs that reinforce learning. *Enriches whole-cl...

Written for teachers, headteachers, students in initial teacher-training, those returning to the profession, and other interested LEA colleagues, this book aims to help teachers become aware of all aspects of primary geography; to promote good geographical practice in primary schools; and to help teachers implement National Curriculum geography. The book provides an understanding of National Curriculum demands and offers strategies for planning and implementing primary geography. It covers skill...

A captivating, fully-illustrated guide to the Great Barrier Reef, the animals that call it home, and the urgency of conservation efforts to save it. Nearly 400,000 square kilometers of dazzling color, intricate ecosystems and unique creatures large and small: The Great Barrier Reef is one of the great natural wonders of our world. Vibrant, dynamic illustrations illuminate this enchanting place, its animal inhabitants, and the peoples who have embraced it as a centerpiece of their cultures. Lea...

Down in the tropical blue sea lives a spectacular coral reef that is home to myriad fish and other creatures. Travel on a breathtaking journey over a reef crest, to a lagoon that sparkles at night, and on through mangrove roots with a baby coral searching for a home. Flashlight fish, feather duster worms, and sea squirts are just a few of the amazing animals you will encounter. A fact-filled text accompanies this luminous journey through the sea and introduces children to some of the dangers tha...

This resource pack looks at managing ICT within geography with advice for students on software presentations, Internet use and website creation, use of digital cameras, GIS systems and datalogging. There is guidance on evaluating CD-ROMs and on using spreadsheets, databases and desk-top publishing. It aims to help students enhance their geographical learning through use of appropriate ICT tasks, and to select and use secondary sources of information, as well as communicate and exchange ideas in...

"An introduction to Europe including climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people"--Provided by publisher.

Our world is full of bizarre and amazing natural phenomena. Sundogs, moonbows, rock formations, ice circles - all are fascinating and look incredible, but how do they occur? These books look at the science behind some of these amazing natural phenomena. The oceans, rivers and lakes on our planet can produce some amazing natural phenomena. From icebergs to ice circles, tsunamis to tidal bores, The Science Behind Natural Phenomena looks at some of these phenomena, explaining how and why they occur...

Series Editor: Sue Palmer Non-fiction Editor: Bobbie Neate Longman Book Project non-fiction for ages 4-11: *Motivates a wide range of reading abilities with differentiated text in every book to support struggling readers and extend confident readers *Encourages successful learning of information retrieval skills through clear and consistent page layouts and supportive photography *Develops non-fiction reading and writing skills through National Curriculum and QCA linked cross-curricular subject...

GCSE Key Cards for Geography contain the VITAL facts and information for GCSE success. With appeal for a wide cross-section of students they combine effective pedagogy with an eye-catching look and innovative packaging. Key Cards use a unique self-test system - one side of each card will feature a keyword (or keywords), while the other presents information, the most important information on each card is printed in red. Students can then test themselves on this information by masking it out with...

Benefits The Contemporary Approaches to Geography series is designed to: *take the best new geographical thinking from higher education and bring it to secondary classrooms, thereby reinvigorating content and approach *emphasise the links in geographical thinking between the three titles, presenting a holistic view *make links between geography and students' lives, thereby ensuring the subject is interesting and engaging *allow students to use a higher level of thinking to create concepts and s...

Planning, Law and Economics sets out a new framework for applying a legal approach to spatial planning, showing how to improve the practice and help achieve its aims. The book covers planning laws, citizens' rights and property rights, asking ‘What rules do we want to make and, where necessary, enforce? And how do we want to apply them in planning practice?’ This book sets out, in general and illustrated with concrete examples, how the three types of law mentioned above are unavoidably involved...