Geography Now! adheres to the vision and concepts that are outlined in the Junior Cycle Geography specification. The development of students’ knowledge and skills in order to understand the world around them is paramount throughout the textbook.
- Each of the learning outcomes and key skills is comprehensively covered Literacy and numeracy skills are strongly emphasised
- Geoliteracy, including interactions, interconnections and implications – all central features of the Junior Cycle specification – is developed in studentfriendly and age-appropriate language
- Definitions and Geo Facts are inserted throughout the book
- The many activities in each chapter aid understanding and encourage students to work together to research and problem-solve
- Engaging content is complemented with relevant and up-to-date examples
- The skills required to study OSi maps, aerial photographs and satellite images are a priority in the text and are reinforced throughout the other topics
- Students are encouraged to consider, discuss, debate and offer their opinions on a number of subjects, including the environment, sustainability and inclusivity
- Linkages between topics provide opportunities to examine the material in a non-linear way
- The package, consisting of textbook, student activity book, free Geography Now! e-book, students’ graphic organiser book, teacher’s resource book, classroom posters and online digital resources provides a full and comprehensive treatment of all the requirements of the specification.
