Basic Mapwork Skills

By Simon Ross, David Jones
September 2003
Nelson Thornes, UK
ISBN: 0-7487-7409-2
$32.50 paper original


"Basic Mapwork Skills" is specifically written to support the teaching of geographical skills at Key Stage 3 and provide a foundation in the skills required for the study of Geography at GCSE. An introductory section provides instruction and guidance in the development, use and application of key geographical skills, before 25 thematic units cover the UK, Europe and the wider World and offer a structured approach to the study of themes and places at Key Stage 3. Topics covered include human and physical geography; hazards and global themes such as water supply; resource exploitation; climate change; trade; and aid.

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