Jacaranda Atlas 6E + SOSE Alive 1 |
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Author:
| Jacaranda Staff, |
Series title: | SOSE Alive Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7314-0505-3 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2006 |
Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons Australia, Limited
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Book Format: | Multiple copy pack |
List Price: | AUD $102.95 |
Book Description:
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The Jacaranda Atlas has been part of Australian classrooms since 1969. Each successive edition has established the benchmark in atlas publishing. The Sixth Edition continues that evolutionary process, drawing on an experienced team of writers, educational advisers, researchers, artists, designers, compositors, cartographers and cartographic editors to deliver a state-of-the-art education resource. Innovative cartographic techniques, graphics and satellite imagery provide engaging,...
More Description The Jacaranda Atlas has been part of Australian classrooms since 1969. Each successive edition has established the benchmark in atlas publishing. The Sixth Edition continues that evolutionary process, drawing on an experienced team of writers, educational advisers, researchers, artists, designers, compositors, cartographers and cartographic editors to deliver a state-of-the-art education resource. Innovative cartographic techniques, graphics and satellite imagery provide engaging, up-to-date material for students to work with. The Jacaranda Atlas Sixth Edition represents the pinnacle of achievement in atlas publishing. This excellence is part of a heritage in which every Australian geography student can share. PLUS SOSE Alive 1 is the first component of the new Jacaranda Middle Years Project to be released. It is the first in a series targeted at junior secondary students. This interactive learning package includes: high-interest Geography, History and Commerce material to engage and challenge young adolescents launching pads for SOSE students to build from their own knowledge to new areas of understanding opportunities for students to extend thinking and explore independent learning opportunities Remember, Understand, Communicate, Investigate, Create and Connect activities engage different types of learners technology delivered through a highly interactive CD-ROM and Web site. The middle years (school years 5-9) occur at a time when people are going through the greatest physical and personal development of the human life cycle. Children in this age group are seeking independence and are curious and adventurous. They seek interaction with adults and learn best through interactive activities rather than by listening. They are empowered by technology, and use it with skill in their recreational and educational pursuits.