Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQA
Level: BGE S1-S3: Third and Fourth Level
Subject: Geography
Take your pupils on a journey where they will think, question and explore like geographers, developing their geographical skills, knowledge and understanding throughout S1-S3.
Covering all CfE Third and Fourth Level Benchmarks for Social Studies: People, Place and Environment, this ready-made and fully differentiated BGE Geography course puts progression for every pupil at the heart of your curriculum.
– Build understanding of geographical ideas, issues and processes: Clear explanations, diagrams and definitions of key words make the content accessible and engaging for all pupils
– Interpret, analyse and evaluate geographical data: Pupils will practise and improve their geographical skills by completing a range of activities that involve maps, photos, graphs and case studies – with answers provided at the back of the book
– Meet the needs of each pupil in your class: The content and activities are designed to ensure accessibility for those with low prior attainment, while extension tasks will stretch and challenge higher ability pupils
– Effectively check and assess progress: All activities support formative assessment, helping you monitor progression against the Experiences & Outcomes and Benchmarks (with additional assessments and worksheets in the separate Planning & Assessment Pack)
– Lay firm foundations for National qualifications: The skills, knowledge and understanding established through the course will set pupils up for success at National 5 and beyond
– Deliver the ‘responsibility for all’ Es and Os: Plenty of activities that address literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing skills are threaded through the book
Level: BGE S1-S3: Third and Fourth Level
Subject: Geography
Take your pupils on a journey where they will think, question and explore like geographers, developing their geographical skills, knowledge and understanding throughout S1-S3.
Covering all CfE Third and Fourth Level Benchmarks for Social Studies: People, Place and Environment, this ready-made and fully differentiated BGE Geography course puts progression for every pupil at the heart of your curriculum.
– Build understanding of geographical ideas, issues and processes: Clear explanations, diagrams and definitions of key words make the content accessible and engaging for all pupils
– Interpret, analyse and evaluate geographical data: Pupils will practise and improve their geographical skills by completing a range of activities that involve maps, photos, graphs and case studies – with answers provided at the back of the book
– Meet the needs of each pupil in your class: The content and activities are designed to ensure accessibility for those with low prior attainment, while extension tasks will stretch and challenge higher ability pupils
– Effectively check and assess progress: All activities support formative assessment, helping you monitor progression against the Experiences & Outcomes and Benchmarks (with additional assessments and worksheets in the separate Planning & Assessment Pack)
– Lay firm foundations for National qualifications: The skills, knowledge and understanding established through the course will set pupils up for success at National 5 and beyond
– Deliver the ‘responsibility for all’ Es and Os: Plenty of activities that address literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing skills are threaded through the book
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Reviews
SAGT are delighted to Highly Commend this textbook.
It is clear, colourful and well laid out with text, graphs, maps and photos that enhance the text and questions. It has up-to-date Scottish case studies for its Physical and Human Geography chapters. Tasks are varied, interesting and challenging. Pupils are able to use different skills throughout the chapters.
The book is enhanced by clear and concise answers for all activities, the larger OS maps and the glossary at the back of the textbook.