Overview

This collection of simple to use and fun activities will jumpstart pupils’ understanding of the geographical skills of enquiry, outdoor learning, graphicacy and communication. Pupils will develop their knowledge and understanding of people, places and issues through being encouraged to ‘think geographically’ about the world they live in. Areas covered include:- Places in my world (personal geography) Continents and oceans of the world Human geography (including population, migration, towns and cities, and recreation) Physical geography( including rivers, forests, coasts and deserts Environment, Sustainable schools and global citizenship All sections include information on some useful knowledge and reference to important key concepts or big ideas in geography that are being developed through the fun activities. Jumpstart! Geography is an indispensable classroom resource that will celebrate geography and give children the opportunity to experience the thrill of finding out about their world. It will be a lifeline to any classroom teacher looking to teach geography in a fun and exciting way.

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Author:   Mark Jones (University of the West of England, UK) ,  Sarah Whitehouse (University of the West of England, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.158kg
ISBN:  

9780415728034

ISBN 10:   0415728037
Pages:   126
Publication Date:   08 August 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Mark Jones is Senior Lecturer in Education at UWE. His teaching experience includes 17 years in local secondary schools before joining UWE to focus on Initial Teacher Education. He is currently the PGCE Secondary Geography Group Tutor, a Chartered Geographer (RGS-IBG) and active member of the Geographical Association. Sarah Whitehouse has worked in the primary classroom for a decade and was the first teacher in Wales to be awarded the Gold Quality Mark for Geography for her school. She is currently PGCE Primary Programme Manager for Primary and Early Years (Humanities Specialist) at UWE in Bristol.

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