Earth is an up-to-date and comprehensive package for Higher and Ordinary Level students. The Earth package includes a textbook (core and the Geoecology option), elective books, a Teacher’s Resource Book, posters and digital resources.
KEY FEATURES OF THE EARTH TEXTBOOK: • Covers the core course and the most popular Geoecology option studied by over 80% of students.
• Content is developed in line with the requirements of the marking scheme. • Fully developed, Significant Relevant Points (SRPs) give students exactly what they need to know. • Text in bold clearly shows the information required to gain marks for SRPs. • Written with both Higher and Ordinary Level students in mind.
• Each topic begins with Key Words and Learning Outcomes to inform the student and to facilitate teacher planning.
• The Geo Dictionary feature provides a focus on literacy throughout and gives simple definitions of key terms and new words.
• Relevant, accurate diagrams are carefully drawn in a style that is easy for students to reproduce. • A strong study and exam focus: o The Educate Yourself feature highlights key points in each topic. o End-of-chapter Exam Focus model answers show clear links to the marking scheme.
o End-of-chapter Higher and Ordinary Level past-exam questions give students an insight into the wording of exam questions and test their knowledge.
o End-of-chapter Topic Maps aid understanding and revision.
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