Compass (Textbook & Skills Book)

TheCompasstextbook package for Junior Cycle Geography includes a Skills Book.

Compassis a comprehensive three-year package containing everything you need to teach Junior Cycle Geography in line with the specification.

Key features

Non-linear, integrated, spiral approach used to cover theLearning Outcomes.

Map readingand othergeographical skillsare integrated throughout.

Languageandlevel of informationare appropriate for Junior Cycle.

Clear and accuratediagramsare used.

Atake-offactivity at the start of every chapter lets students depart on their learning journey.

A shortintroductiongives students an overview of the chapter topic.

Chapters are broken down into clearly definedlessons.

Learning intentionsoutline the main learning in the lesson.

A list ofGeoLingokey terms gives students the main geography vocabulary that will be needed in the lesson. These terms are highlighted and clearly defined in the text.

GeoActivitiesallow students to develop their geoliteracy and practise geographical skills.

CBA linkboxes give practical advice and ideas for CBAs linked with the chapter topic.

Up-to-date and relevantcase studiesappear in appropriate lessons.

Literacy boxesare used to highlight and define unfamiliar terms.

Fast factboxes provide interesting facts.

Video linksdirect students to online videos to supplement their learning.

Check-out questionsat the end of each lesson test what students have learned.

Self-assessment statementsallow students to reflect on their learning.

Alandingactivity at the end of every chapter allows students to demonstrate what they have learned as they arrive at their learning destination.

Each chapter ends with anExam Readysection. These sections containannotated sample exam questions and answersthat include parts related to different chapters to replicate how topics are layered in exam questions. Students also complete anexam-style questionin their Skills Book.

Skills Book

TheCompassSkills Bookis a write-in book where students complete a range of activities to practice geographical and exam skills.