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Map Skills: Key Stage 1
Authors: Pam Robson
Synopsis: This series provides
photocopiable activities which reflect the recommendations from QCA
concerning good practice in the teaching of geography at Key Stages 1
and 2. The activities are grouped by their focus of enquiry,
investigations help to develop knowledge, understanding and skills, and
discussion topics provide opputunities for language development.
Teacher's notes suggest ways to use the material. This text is also
useful for Scottish: P1-7.
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Also Available: Key
Stage 2
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Making and Using Maps KS1 and KS2
Author: John Corn
Synopsis: Scholastic Teacher Bookshop
provides a wonderful range of titles reflecting current issues in
education as well as the most popular primary curriculum areas. Teachers
can browse through 'The Bookshop' and choose those titles that meet
their particular needs and/or take their fancy! The varied format of
titles in this series enables subjects to be covered in a way that is
most appropriate to the content. MAKING AND USING MAPS provides a wealth
of photocopiable worksheets for teaching mapping skills across the
primary age range. The photocopiables are organised progressively so
that children can develop their skills covering the elements of
direction, map making, symbols, scale, location, height and plan form.
Photocopiables are supported by guidance notes for the teacher.
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DK Picture Atlas
Authors: Anita Ganeri, Chris Oxlade
Synopsis: Everyone knows that Everest is
the world's highest peak - but can you name the second tallest mountain
in the world? It's K2 in the Himalayas! Take a visual journey around the
world from Antarctica to Zimbabwe. Amazing images and astounding world
facts will make you feel you are actually there.
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Oxford Junior Atlas
Author: Patrick Wiegand
Synopsis: The Oxford Junior Atlas is a
clear and informative atlas for all 7-11 year olds. It combines the
essential features of simple and colourful mapping with many colour
photographs, including aerial photos and satellite imagery. There is
good topographic coverage of the United Kingdom at a generous scale, as
well as extensive thematic coverage of the British Isles, the
Continents, and the World. Illustrated information panels identify
issues raised by the map topics that include Rivers, Weather,
Settlement, and Environmental change. Picture icons provide visual clues
to common themes. A child-friendly index includes both page numbers and
grid references.
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The Kingfisher First Picture Atlas
Authors: Deborah Chancellor, Anthony
Lewis
Synopsis: Featuring more than 19 maps
and packed with fun and fascinating information to feed children's
interest in the world around them, The Kingfisher First Picture Atlas is
perfect for all children aged 5 and over. An introductory section shows
young readers how to find their way around the world, by introducing
them to different styles of maps and helping them understand how they
work. the atlas is organized by continent. Regions and countries are
then shown in more detail. The maps are annotated with colourful
pictorial icons pointing to places of interest, and the pages feature
photographs and artwork which help build up a picture of each area,
including people, activities, famous cities, buildings and landmarks,
food, wildlife and much more. A locator map shows the position of each
continent in its world context, and each map includes a simple numbered
and lettered grid, allowing first-time readers to use the maps easily.
This atlas is a fun reference tool that will be perfect for very young
children to use at home and at school. Children will enjoy using and
displaying the accompanying full-colour poster.
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Pam's Maps
Author: Pippa Goodhart, Katherine
Lodge
Synopsis: Silly Captain Scarnose
thinks that his directions to find the buried treasure will work
anywhere. So he lands on the island, pulls out his map and sets off. But
the sand footsteps he made last time have long since been washed away,
and his directions go awry, since everyone is starting from a different
point. Luckily, Pam's crow's-eye view of the island leads them back onto
the right track...
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Maps and Mapping (Kingfisher Young Knowledge)
Authors: Deborah Chancellor
Synopsis: KFYK - Kingfisher Young
Knowledge is a science-based, highly visual, inspirational learning
experience. Lively, engaging text explains the basics of a favourite
subject, zooming in on intriguing aspects illustrated with stunning
full-colour photographs. Project spreads featuring activities to do at
home or when out and about, encourage hands-on involvement and
understanding. KFYK Maps and Mapping shows readers how to find their way
around the world, by introducing them to different styles of maps and
helping them understand how they work. Learn about the compass points,
map keys and scales, colours and contours. Also discover how maps are
used and how they are created. Fun projects, such as making a 3-D relief
map, help the child understand how maps work.
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Mapwork (Wayland Worksheets)
Author: Paul Mason, Sam Lloyd
Synopsis: Contains 26 pages of
photocopiable, copyright-free activity sheets, progressing from very
simple to more advanced. They also include background info on the
topic, guidance on the National Curriculum and learning outcomes of
the activities. Suitable for Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2.
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Also Available: Mapwork
Book 1
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Last updated: 20th September 2006
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