Exploring Geography Book 2

Description

Exploring Geography – Book 2 is the second in a series of three books developed for students of geography at the secondary level. The series covers the Jamaican Ministry of Education and Youth’s (MOEY) curricula for geography at grades 7, 8 and 9. It responds specifically to the requirements of the National Standards Curriculum, while also addressing more general concepts in geography; it is, therefore, relevant regionally and globally.

Exploring Geography – Book 2 covers key concepts such as population and migration, pollution and global warming.
weather and climate, sustainable use of water, agro-processing and climate change.

Key Features
•  Objectives stated at the start of each unit
•  Overview of the unit broadly summarizes the major areas on which the unit will focus.
Full coverage of the MoEY’s geography curriculum for Grade 8 students
•  Coverage of regional and global issues related to geography
•  Scenario-based activities help to develop students’ analytical skills
•  Numerous activities engage students in real-life problems; students are challenged to find creative and workable solutions.
•  Collaborative engagement through pair work and group work
•  ICT integration
•  Career Focus pinpoints geography-related careers that have particular relevance to the unit and highlights the major
responsibilities of that profession/career.
•  End of Unit Assessment helps students keep track of their personal progress.
•  Full colour designs with vibrant photographs, maps and diagrams throughout