Equipping students with skills is the best way to give them a head-start into the future. The New Zealand Curriculum recognises that all students should have the opportunity to develop essential skills. The great feature of skills is that they are self-perpetuating. Mastery of one skill leads to confidence in another skill and so on.
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.
Engage children in exploring the world while learning important map skills and geography concepts. The cross-curricular activities integrate the most current geography standards and incorporate colorful learning activities with geography concepts.
There are moments in everyone's degree when you are expected to do something unfamiliar and daunting - present a seminar, go on a fieldtrip, create a wiki page, lead a lab team - and how to do it or what to expect is unclear. Studying at university requires a different approach from studying at school and this book explains this transition. Packed with practical hints, study tips, short cuts, real-life examples and careers advice, this book will prove invaluable throughout your geography, earth science or environmental science degree. Designed for all geography, earth science and environmental science students, this book provides guidance on: time management and effective research constructing essays and creating arguments giving presentations confidently undertaking fieldwork and laboratory work avoiding plagiarism and citing references correctly using e-technologies such as blogs and your university's VLE online assessment and peer feedback. This guide also explains the role of the academic and how it differs from that of a school teacher, and prepares you for the world of work by showing how the skills you learn at university today can be used in your career choice of tomorrow.
Essential Geography Skills for Middle Secondary is a comprehensive new skills book which is coded to the NSW syllabus. It explains how to interpret data and enables students to work independently through exercises. A variety of geographic skills are integrated through mapping and fieldwork opportunities both in and out of the classroom, and specific fieldwork techniques are addressed. Essential Geography Skills complements the knowledge content of existing texts and will aid preparation for testing in 2002. Students are guided though skills content and exercises following teacher instruction and the text provides additional activities and homework exercises. The needs of lower ability students are met through appropriate questions as well as challenging more able students with extension exercises and activities.
Collins Atlas Skills for CSEC® Geography is a workbook that provides practice in the skills needed for success in the CSEC® exam and SBA, including map-skills, field studies skills and the interpretation of geographical data.
With comprehensive coverage of the Caribbean islands, gulfs and bays this atlas focuses on accurate mapping of all the Caribbean countries. Thematic maps of individual countries and the Caribbean region address topics specific to the syllabus. This completely new Collins Carribean Student Atlas is created for the requirements of CSEC Geography students and is a vital tool for all students, with up-to-date reference and thematic mapping, useful statistics and an extensive index. The Atlas has been specifically designed for CSEC students, however its well-researched content and uncluttered design makes it easy for all student use. Topics include population, climate, economy, industry, trade, tourism, history and the environment. All maps are created using the latest statistical information available. High quality satellite imagery, which has been selectively used within the special topic or study areas, supports data on the maps and is used to illustrate key environmental issues. Up-to-date data aids students wishing to create their own graphics to support individual projects.
Geography Skills for NCEA Level One is a New Zealand write-on textbook for students engaged in programmes of learning that develop geographic skills. For Students preparing for NCEA Level One Geography, the text provides a concise but authoritative introduction to the basic geographical skills required for success in the skills-based external standard and research-based internal standard. Features of this workbook include: - A comprehensive skills bank that provides students with clear and concise explanations of the key geographical skills listed in the Teaching and Learning guide for NCEA Geography - Guidance on the interpretation of geographical resources including: maps, photographs, diagrams, cartoons, images, statistics, keys, graphs, models and surveys - Contemporary learning activities to reinforce key concepts and skills - Step-by-step instructions for the construction of geographic resources including: sketch and precis maps, diagrams, models, field sketches and graphs - Numerous large and up-to-date topographical maps, satellite images and photographs - Selected answers at the back of the book