New GA KS3 textbook

Great to see the new KS3 textbook published by the GA is now available and I have ordered a class set.

This has an excellent design and content.

This resource introduces students in years 7–9 to key geographical concepts, topics, themes, places and skills from the key stage 3 Programme of Study and beyond. The 18 chapters consider themes in human and natural environments and explore the connections and interactions between them.

Written by practising teachers and geography educators, the book aims to:
enthuse and engage students, making them more globally aware and environmentally minded
help students develop a better understanding and appreciation of the world
introduce key geographical knowledge, build understanding and develop skills that will be needed for GCSE, while keeping key stage 3 (or equivalent) a distinctive phase of education
introduce themes early on and revisit them later in different contexts to consolidate learning
suggest different approaches and ways of thinking in geography.

Each chapter contains:

• an introductory page containing starter activities and an outline of key themes, concepts and topics covered within it
• five or six double-page spreads containing information and case study material to engage students, along with location maps and activities to help students become better geographers
• a review page with activities to consolidate the learning from the chapter.

There's a great author and editing team and all led by Elaine Anderson and colleagues at Solly Street.

Let us know what you think of the book when you order your copy... you will be ordering a copy won#t you :)