Geography in Action 3

Geography in Action 3
Author: John Corn
Publisher: Folens Limited
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2006
Genre: Geography
ISBN: 1843038013

Part of the Folens Geography in Action series, this book covers Primary Geography for each year group. It includes teacher's notes and photocopiable resources. It meets the requirements for the National Curriculum in England & Wales and is compatible with the QCA scheme of work.

Geography in Action

Geography in Action
Author: Peter Bond
Publisher: Heinemann
Total Pages: 106
Release: 1995
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780435351243

This Key Stage 3 course has been carefully structured to integrate places, themes and skills. The thematic units use real places to explain key ideas and provide a basis for developing skills.

Foundation Geography in Action

Foundation Geography in Action
Author: Miranda Ashwell
Publisher: Heinemann
Total Pages: 102
Release: 1996
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780435350666

Designed for the less-able pupil, this series provides simplified versions of the three "Geography in Action" pupil books.

Human Geography in Action

Human Geography in Action
Author: Michael Kuby
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2013-01-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1118422570

Michael Kuby's 6th edition of Human Geography in Action is comprised of 14 stimulating, concept-based chapters. The text aims to develop geographic problem-solving skills that prove valuable to readers. Each chapter begins with an introduction to a concept, followed by a case study tying the concept into the real world and wraps up with an activity. These engaging activities featured throughout the text further its "Do Geography" approach. Human Geography in Action provides the opportunity to: use GIS to investigate ethnic distributions and culture regions, track the AIDS epidemic over space and time, model interstate migration flows, simulate India’s demographic future, add new baseball franchises, animate past urban growth and assess future growth areas.

Teaching Geography in Secondary Schools

Teaching Geography in Secondary Schools
Author: Margaret Smith
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2005-06-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134508867

A companion to Aspects of Teaching Secondary Geography, Teaching Geography in the Secondary School: A Reader brings together a wide range of key writings that look at central issues, debates and ideas surrounding geography education today. It encourages students to reflect critically upon the issues in order to develop their understanding of these issues and to consider the implications for their classroom practice.

How I Learned Geography

How I Learned Geography
Author: Uri Shulevitz
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2008-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

As he spends hours studying his father's world map, a young boy escapes the hunger and misery of refugee life. Based on the author's childhood in Kazakhstan, where he lived as a Polish refugee during World War II.

Coordinating Geography Across the Primary School

Coordinating Geography Across the Primary School
Author: John Halocha
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2005-08-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135712832

Specifically designed for busy teachers who have responsibility for co-ordinating a subject area within their primary school. Each volume in the series provides a wealth of tips, case studies and photocopiable material.

Reflective Practice in Geography Teaching

Reflective Practice in Geography Teaching
Author: Ashley Kent
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2000-12-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 184787651X

Highly Commended Geographical Association Award 2002 `Has been judged as likely to make a significant contribution to geography′ This book provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary thought and practice in teaching geography. It is designed to support continuing professional development and reflective practice in geography education by: encouraging a critical understanding of the literature and concepts; stimulating teachers to continue with personal and professional development; and providing professionally relevant knowledge, understanding, skills and values. Drawn from a wide range of eminent geographers and experienced practitioners, the authors cover: progress in geography - changing viewpoints; the geography curriculum - development planning and issues; and research and geography teaching - why and how research matters. This book is essential reading and a valuable resource, for student and practising teachers of geography at secondary school level, as well as for those responsible for continuing professional development and subject leadership.

The Really Practical Guide to Primary Geography

The Really Practical Guide to Primary Geography
Author: Marcia Foley
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1996
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780748726172

Substantially revised to incorporate the contents of the 1995 Revised Order and its major implications for geography teaching. Includes two brand new chapters on the growing early years sector and OFSTED inspections. A whole range of different ways to organise the geography curriculum is discussed, with examples. The resources sections have been updated and expanded.

Implementing the Primary Curriculum

Implementing the Primary Curriculum
Author: Kate Ashcroft
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2003-10-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135715629

Giving an overview of the whole of the curriculum, this book specifically identifies key features of the required and optional curriculum. The editors give practical examples for implementing new requirements into the teacher's daily workload.