Geography Pathways: Key Stage 3 for Northern Ireland Year 8 Pupil's Book

Summary:
Geography Pathways is a brand new book-per-year course that makes Geography for 11-14 years relevant, engaging and progressive. Each book offers complete coverage of the new Key Stage 3 curriculum and has been written especially for Northern Ireland to contextualise pupil's knowledge and understanding. A unique feature of the series will highlight the pupil-centered approach of the new curriculum by providing opportunities for developing pupils as individuals and as contributors to society, the economy and the environment. The first book for Year 8 explores 'My Place' using local examples to engage pupil's interest in the themes of work, ecosystems, farming, food, landscape and weather.

Key features of the series:
·A thematic approach to learning enables pupils to develop ideas and skills using relevant, real-life contexts that they can relate to.
·Clear learning intentions for each chapter to enforce a personalised learning experience.
·Get Active! tasks to promote understanding through progressive thinking and learning strategies using the five skill categories for research; managing information, decision-making, demonstrating creativity and team work, in addition to enquiry skills.
·Extension activities including weblinks to develop a deeper understanding of concepts by providing further opportunities for research.
·A Geography in the News chapter and issue-based enquiries to provide opportunities for coursework and fieldwork using a range of methods for undertaking geographical investigation.

The author team are experienced Geography teachers and advisers.

Table of Contents:
About this book
Using the internet safely
Chapter 1: What is Geography?
Chapter 2: Ecosystems and people
Chapter 3: The changing world of work
Chapter 4: Northern Ireland rocks!
Chapter 5: Rain, rain, go to Spain
Fieldwork: A geographical investigation
Chapter 6: Farming today
Chapter 7: How much do we know about our food?
What is GIS?
Geography in the News: What’s it all about?
Enquiry: The place where I live
Issues in Geography: Do we want a lignite quarry and power station in Northern Ireland?
Glossary
Index

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