Book Description

Humanities Alive Geography 1 is the first of a two-book series catering for the new Victorian Essential Learning Standards, specifically as they apply for the Humanities - Geography domain. Humanities Alive Geography 1 caters for Level 5 and Humanities Alive Geography 2 for Level 6. The visually stimulating content is presented to engage learners and help them to understand and adapt essential information and skills. Interdisciplinary learning, through the four domains of Communication, ICT, Thinking and Design, Creativity and Technology are embedded in the activities and extended through a range of supporting worksheets. Links are also made to domains within the Physical, Personal and Social Learning strand. Key features: Structured activities, geared to the essential learning standards, catering for a wide range of abilities and intelligences Skillbooster activities that address inquiry-based reasoning and interpretation, and skills (including geospatial skills) Check and challenge sections at the end of every chapter to revise, apply and extend understanding and knowledge A supporting CD-ROM that includes an electronic copy of Humanities Alive Geography 1, links for all activity panels to Microsoft Word files, and a range of interactive multimedia programs to reinforce and test recall and higher order skills. The complementary text, Humanities Alive Geography, Level 5, Teacher Support Kit contains a wealth of material to support the busy teacher. This includes answers for all textbook activities, suggested teaching and assessment strategies, links between chapter content and the VELS framework, and a diversity of photocopiable worksheets that extend learning opportunities for geography students. Humanities Alive - bringing the Victorian Essential Learning Standards to life!