Author(s): Jacaranda

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The Jacaranda Primary Atlas 3E has been designed to give middle and upper level Australian primary students an exciting window on their world from a local, national and global perspective. This new edition is an outstanding source of up-to-date, exciting and relevant maps, photos, illustrations, statistics and information about Australia and the World. Key features: *Significantly rewritten and redesigned, it includes important innovations such as satellite images, enhanced sub continental maps, case studies and coverage of critical global themes and issues. *Map keys tailored to primary student needs, and prominently displayed. *Skill development is reinforced with a range of activities. *Specific map reading skills are explained using real examples. The atlas is divided into three sections: Skills Students are introduced to basic map interpretation and geospatial skills through 25 pages of stimulating ideas and student activities. Australia Clear detailed maps of each state and territory are supported by Geofacts and all-new case studies. Thematic pages present nationally studied topics such as exploration, natural hazards and government. World Political maps to show countries and new satellite image maps to show physical features are the focus of the World section. These clear and realistic maps have been specially designed for primary students. New case studies showcase major geographic and environmental issues with an emphasis on positive solutions. An Amazing Places feature takes students to iconic natural and human features on their planet. Additional thematic pages provide a valuable reference on world topics such as world climate and endangered species. Flags of the world and statistics complete this section. The Jacaranda Primary Atlas 3E is supported by the Jacaranda Primary Atlas 3E Teacher Resource Kit. The Teacher Resource Kit includes the Jacaranda Primary Atlas 3E Strategies & Activities Book. This book focuses on the many exciting ways an atlas can be used in class, not just for Humanities, HSIE or SOSE, but across the curriculum. It includes teaching strategies, unit plans, student activities and photocopiable worksheets. The Teacher Resource Kit also comes with a wealth of additional materials to make instruction easy and effective: * Five large scale Wall Maps for easy class reference *Map and Worksheet CD containing modifiable worksheets plus digital files of the maps and illustrations for in-class presentation *Atlas Teaching DVD with video-clips of model atlas lessons featuring students and teachers in real classrooms settings * Free registration for the Teacher Website where all Teacher Resource Kit content plus regular updates are available. The Jacaranda Primary Atlas is part of the Jacaranda Atlas program which has established benchmarks in atlas publishing for nearly five decades. It is an essential and versatile reference resource for all Australian primary classrooms.