Description

Published: 2017
ISBN: 9781845367176
Geography Today is written by a highly experienced, bestselling author team and covers all the content prescribed for the three core units of the Leaving Certificate Geography syllabus.
Student-friendly layout packed with full-colour photographs, diagrams, charts, OSi maps and satellite imagesAccessible, concise and straightforward language suitable for both Ordinary and Higher Level studentsNew and updated case studies and statistics reflect the changing economic and social developments both in Ireland and abroad, with special reference to developments in the EUStrong emphasis on examination skills, with a section explaining exam termsExam questions for Ordinary and Higher Level are provided at the end of each chapterAdditional questions and activities are placed throughout the text to facilitate reflection, class discussion, revision and homeworkResearch opportunities encourage independent learningClear and concise definitions of key termsLinkages between topics are highlighted where relevant Learning objectives and keywords are provided at the beginning of each chapterEnd-of-chapter summary chartsMajor emphasis on geographic kills with separate, comprehensive chapters on Ordnance Survey maps and aerial photographsA separate chapter on interpreting graphs is also providedThe authors were very conscious of the use of Significant Relevant Points (SRPs) in the presentation of information throughout the text