Geography Today 1

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 images
• Accessible, concise and straightforward language suitable for both Ordinary and Higher Level students
• New 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 EU
• Strong emphasis on examination skills, with a section explaining exam terms
• Exam questions for Ordinary and Higher Level are provided at the end of each chapter
• Additional questions and activities are placed throughout the text to facilitate reflection, class discussion, revision and homework
• Research opportunities encourage independent learning
• Clear and concise definitions of key terms
• Linkages between topics are highlighted where relevant
• Learning objectives and keywords are provided at the beginning of each chapter
• End-of-chapter summary charts
• Major emphasis on geographic kills with separate, comprehensive chapters on Ordnance Survey maps and aerial photographs
• A separate chapter on interpreting graphs is also provided
• The authors were very conscious of the use of Significant Relevant Points (SRPs) in the presentation of information throughout the text