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Jacaranda Primary Atlas

Author : Jan Cousens

Publisher : Jacaranda

Page : 186 pages

File Size : 36,33 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Atlases, Australian

ISBN : 9781118615232

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Book Description

The Jacaranda Primary Atlas 4e has taken up the exciting opportunity to revise its contents to meet the requirements of the Australian Curriculum: Geography. Retaining its mapping excellence and graded skill development, the atlas presents a wealth of gazetteer and thematic maps, new case studies and fully updated statistics that address the curriculum content descriptions for Years 3-6. Features ? Includes important innovations such as satellite images, enhanced subcontinental maps, case studies and coverage of critical global themes and issues ? Map keys are clear and accessible for primary students and help develop map skills ? Cross-curriculum priorities are a focus in the case studies for Australia and the World sections ? Students are encouraged to be active and informed citizens through a Let?s help feature. Skills section ? Students are introduced to basic map interpretation and geospatial skills through stimulating resources and activities. ? Where relevant, statistics and other data have been updated ? Specific map reading skills are explained using real examples ? Skill development is reinforced with a range of activities. World section Satellite images of continents give students a bird?s-eye view of the world, while new case studies explore natural and human features, geographical and cultural diversity and issues relating to the ways humans interact with their environments. Additional thematic pages provide an engaging reference on topics such as climate, endangered species, culture and World Heritage. Australia section This section comprehensively informs students about their own country. Detailed maps of each state and territory are supported by Geofacts and case studies appropriate to primary school students and curriculum themes. Australia?s natural and human features, resources and their sustainable use, care for special places, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and our connections with other countries are featured throughout this section. Online QR codes feature throughout the Atlas so students and teachers can quickly access relevant online content and weblinks. Simply scan the QR code with an iPad or tablet to access the web material. (QR reader required. QR readers are available free on the App Store and Google Play.)



Jacaranda Atlas

Author : Jacaranda Staff

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,44 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Atlases

ISBN : 9780701633820

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YEARS 7 - 12 In 1969, Jacaranda created the first Australian school atlas. In 1999, we re-engineered atlases for the twenty-first century. Through the Spirit of Geography project, Australian geography teachers have helped us to produce an in-depth resource to support and inspire Australia\'s geography community. The atlas is supported by a Mapping Skills CD-ROM and a dedicated web site. The Jacaranda Atlas Fifth Edition and Jacaranda Atlas Mapping skills CD-ROM , supported by its own web site, is the ultimate geography resource for the twenty-first century classroom. Key features of the atlas: Mapping detail and clarity pioneered by Jacaranda. Extensive coverage of Australia and the world including many new regional maps. Reference section containing core geography information linked to case studies. More than 50 case studies from Australia and around the world. Breathtaking satellite images, aerial photographs, block diagrams, graphs and text. New 3-D diagrams using the latest terrain-melling software. Key features of the CD-ROM: FREE with every atlas. 12 interactive modules covering key mapping skills. Animated diagrams, illustrations and maps to explain each skill. Skill-builder exercises to consolidate skill development. Self-testing exercises linked to the atlas. The Web Site: Connecting to www.jaconline.com.au/atlases will give instant access to a range of atlas support materials. up-to-the-minute worksheets, available within days of newsworthy geographic events and linked to atlas resources Searchable world statistics database Worldwhiz quizzes based on the atlas Map masters



Jacaranda Junior Atlas

Author : Cartographics Jacaranda

Publisher : Jacaranda

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 36,22 MB

Release : 1993

Category : Atlases

ISBN : 9780701630928

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YEARS 3 - 6 This atlas has been designed for primary school students throughout Australia. The pages are designed around three key questions: Where do we live? How do we and the world interact? What is changing? Features: enables students to use maps interactively by providing questions that will lead each student towards investigation illustrates the industrial, social, economic and environmental changes which have taken place in the last 50 years uses a variety of styles to present maps, photos, graphs and tables in order to illustrate different themes and familiarise students with various ways of presenting information provides a number of skills pages that assist students in using the atlas more effectively includes a glossary of geographic terms Jacaranda Junior Atlas - CATEGORY WINNER - The Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing



Teaching Geographic Information Science and Technology in Higher Education

Author : David Unwin

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 436 pages

File Size : 32,18 MB

Release : 2011-11-29

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1119962439

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Book Description

Geographic Information Science and Technology (GISc&T) has been at the forefront of education innovation in geography and allied sciences for two decades. Teaching Geographic Information Science and Technology in Higher Education is an invaluable reference for educators and researchers working in GISc&T, providing coverage of the latest innovations in the field and discussion of what the future holds for GI Science education in the years to come. This book clearly documents teaching innovations and takes stock of lessons learned from experience in the discipline. The content will be of interest both to educators and researchers working in GISc&T, and to educators in other related fields. More importantly, this book also anticipates some of the opportunities and challenges in GI Science and Technology education that may arise in the next decade. As such it will be of interest to chairs, deans, administrators, faculty in other subfields, and educators in general. Innovative book taking a look at recent innovations and teaching developments in the course provision of GI Science and Technology in higher education. Edited by leaders in the field of GISc&T who have been at the forefront of education innovation in GI Science and allied science subjects. Provides coverage of GISc & Technology in a range of institutional settings from an international perspective at all levels of higher education. An invaluable text for all educators within the field of GISc&T and allied subjects with advice from experts in the field on best practice. Includes coverage and practical advice on curriculum design, teaching with GIS technology, distance and eLearning with global examples from leading academics in the field.



Junior Atlas of Indigenous Australia

Author : Macquarie Dictionary

Publisher : Macquarie

Page : 199 pages

File Size : 11,13 MB

Release : 2022-02-08

Category : History

ISBN : 1761260111

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Book Description

The Junior Atlas of Indigenous Australia, published by Macquarie, is a unique tool for students in upper primary and early secondary years to explore and gain understanding of the lives and cultures of Australia's First Peoples. The Atlas visually represents patterns of human activities in space and time, from over 60,000 years ago to the present time. It covers an extensive range of topics, such as deep history, Indigenous mapping, material culture, cultural and religious life, art, sport, language, environment and Country, social justice, education and health and wellbeing. The 130 maps, which form the core of the book, are supplemented by easy-to-read explanatory text and over 165 photographs, artworks, illustrations, charts and graphs. The Junior Atlas of Indigenous Australia is a collaborative publication between the Australian National University, the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Macquarie Dictionary. It is based upon the award-winning Macquarie Atlas of Indigenous Australia and the Macquarie Atlas of Indigenous Australia Second Edition. The content has been adapted to suit a younger audience. It includes contributions from more than 40 authors from a wide variety of places and professions - from universities, the arts world, Indigenous organisations and the public service. An independent review of the Junior Atlas of Indigenous Australia by Professor Marcia Langton and Professor Aaron Corn of the University of Melbourne can be read here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/review-of-the-junior-atlas-of-indigenous-australia/ This is a specially formatted fixed-layout ebook that retains the look and feel of the print book.







Jacaranda Geoactive 2 NSW Australian Curriculum Geography Stage 5 5e LearnON and Print

Author : Nicole Gray

Publisher : Jacaranda

Page : pages

File Size : 25,6 MB

Release : 2021-10-15

Category :

ISBN : 9780730394280

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Jacaranda Geoactive NSW Ac NSW's favourite, Jacaranda Geoactive for the NSW Australian curriculum series, has been refreshed to reflect our changing world with updated content, pedagogy and language, alongside new tools to spark students' interest in Geography. Unrivalled teacher support A complete resource that offers support for teachers in any school context - including new teachON with teaching notes, samples answers, differentiated work programs, school-based fieldwork and much more. Real, authentic and diverse voices Get students thinking about the interconnection between people and places with new topic hooks, including stories and images in response to key inquiry questions from real people about their place in the world. Meaningful differentiation at every stage Cater for students of all abilities with worksheets and differentiated question sets for every lesson, and explicit support to help students decode question types and structure their responses. For teachers, learnON includes additional teacher resources such as quarantined questions and answers, curriculum grids and work programs