A comprehensive and authoritative account of how primary school children and teachers can use maps to enhance learning and deepen understanding of this essential skill. It includes all aspects of map use, such as reading and interpreting maps and using maps to find the way, covering maps of all scales, including globes and atlases. The text is extensively illustrated with examples, including maps made by children themselves using conventional materials as well as computer software. A particular feature of the book is the integration of digital and conventional mapping, and Internet and CD-ROM cartography together with simple applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) appropriate to the needs of children right through primary and secondary education. This book will be of great use to all primary teachers and subject teachers in secondary school as well as non-specialist geography teachers, and will enable children to use all types of maps in new, compelling and thoughtful ways.
The Oxford International Student Atlas uses the latest technology to create an accurate and up-to-date atlas, ideal for use around the world. Comprehensive coverage of the countries and oceans of the world, together with an eight-page world statistical section Clear and colourful continental thematic maps illustrating a variety of subjects New maps on motivating topics such as cyberspace, globalisation, international alliances, and the world's most exciting holiday destinations make the atlas an ideal resource for young geographers Easy-to-use features include a multi-access contents page, a two-colour index of place names, and flags of the world at a usable size
A simple introductory atlas with a narrative thread, encouraging young children in the international classroom to learn about the Earth in space, the world, continents and countries.
Using a cross-curricular approach, Wiegand discusses the knowledge necessary for preparing children for life in a pluralist society. Looking at theories of education for citizenship, environment education and economic and industrial understanding, it examines the evidence for what children know and feel about their own country, other countries and people in "distant" places. He offers practical suggestions for curriculum planning and classroom activities in the primary school and examines ways in which project work on different localities can be initiated and developed.
This accessible fill-in skills workbook has been updated to support the Oxford International Student's Atlas - the most engaging 11-18 atlas, now updated and even better.
The Oxford Primary Atlas Activity Book builds upon themes introduced in the Oxford Primary Atlas to develop and reinforce geographical concepts and map skills. The Activity Book encourages pupils to practise and develop their knowledge and understanding of the topics and themes covered in the atlas, and to work independently. Assessment for Learning support throughout the Activity Book enables teachers and pupils to monitor their progress. The Oxford Primary Atlas is a clear, bright and informative atlas for all 7-11 year olds. It introduces primary school pupils to key geographical themes and topics, matched to curriculum requirements, including landscapes, water, settlements, connections, and environments. The Oxford Primary Atlas is also accompanied by the Activity Book for independent work, and the e-Atlas CD-ROM for whole class display on interactive whiteboard.
The Oxford Very First Atlas Activity Book develops the atlas skills and reinforces the concepts introduced in the Oxford Very First Atlas, such as the 'Earth in space', the world, continents, countries and the British Isles. The Activity Book enables children to create their own personalised maps identifying countries and places that they know, and new places that they are learning about. Assessment for Learning support throughout the Activity Book enables teachers and parents to monitor their progress. Also available accompanying the Oxford Very First Atlas: Activity Book, Teacher's Handbook, and Interactive CD-ROM.
The Oxford First Atlas Teacher's Handbook provides practical guidance on how to use the Oxford First Atlas. The Teacher's Handbook helps teachers to support pupils learning about key geographical concepts and developing early map and atlas skills. It includes learning objectives, activity ideas and links to other aspects of the curriculum.
The Oxford Very First Atlas Teacher's Handbook provides practical guidance on how to use the Oxford Very First Atlas to develop early atlas skills and to introduce young children to concepts such as the Earth in space, the world, continents, countries and the British Isles. It includes learning objectives for each page of the atlas, key concepts and vocabulary, activity ideas and links to other aspects of the curriculum. The Teacher's Handbook helps teachers and childminders to support young children learning about countries and places they know, and other places in the wider world. Also available accompanying the Oxford Very First Atlas: Activity Book, Teacher's Handbook, and Interactive CD-ROM.
Primary teachers in the UK have to understand the National Curriculum and know how to implement it. This text aims to provide primary teachers with a practical introduction to teaching geography at Key Stage 2 to Level 5 and beyond, and is suitable for non-specialists.
Ideal for lower secondary, Key Stage 3 students or for lower-ability pupils. With exceptionally clear maps, it provides students with a firm base on which to build knowledge of places.
This title provides a comprehensive account of how young children learn with maps and how teachers can best teach them. A particular feature of the book is the integration of digital and conventional mapping.
Primary teachers in the UK have to understand the National Curriculum and know how to implement it. This text aims to provide primary teachers with a practical introduction to teaching geography at Key Stage 2 to Level 5 and beyond, and is suitable for non-specialists.
This fill-in activity book is easy to follow for independent or class use. Using problem-solving activities and exercises, pupils are taken through each step in the atlas, ensuring that they make the very best use of every page.
A collection of photocopiable activity sheets covering the map skills required for both Key Stage 2 and Scottish 5 to 14, together with teacher support materials and photocopiable map outlines. Contains 76 pages of activity sheets and 20 pages of map outlines.
Designed for pupils working within Levels 1, 2, and 3 of the National Curriculum throughout the education system. The first atlas of its kind, it provides for pupils with learning difficulties. Clear text, bold visible colours, uncluttered layout and a good progression of ideas.
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