Fourth Edition
The latest update of the Jacaranda Primary Atlas features its renown mapping excellence and graded skill development, while presenting a wealth of gazetteer and thematic maps, new case studies and fully updated statistics that address the curriculum content descriptions. More than just a reference, the Jacaranda Primary Atlas fully supports the Australian Curriculum for Years 3-6 and can be used to teach essential geographical skills.
Includes important innovations such as satellite images, enhanced subcontinental maps, case studies and coverage of critical global themes and issues
Case studies from the Australian and World sections have a particular focus on addressing all Australian curricula
The atlas encourages students to be active and informed citizens through the Let’s help feature, which highlights the importance of community and charity
Map keys are clear and accessible for primary students helping them develop important map skills
Students are introduced to basic map interpretation and geospatial skills through stimulating resources and activities. With updated statistics and other data teachers can be sure students are interpreting relevant information. Real life examples are used to develop map reading kills, and skill development is reinforced with a range of engaging activities.
Satellite images of continents give students a bird’s-eye view of the world, while new case studies explore natural and human features, geographical and cultural diversity and issues relating to the ways humans interact with their environments. Additional thematic pages provide an engaging reference on topics such as climate, endangered species, culture and World Heritage.
The Australia section comprehensively informs students about their own country. Detailed maps of each state and territory are supported by Geofacts and case studies appropriate to primary school students and curriculum themes. Australia’s natural and human features, resources and their sustainable use, care for special places, indigenous cultures and our connections with other countries are featured throughout this section.
Scan the QR codes inside your atlas to view videos highlighting key facts about all Australian states and territories. These videos are great for visual learners and help students gain a more in-depth understanding of the region.
Watch the full playlist or find video for a specific region by visiting the YouTube playlist here.
| Title: | Jacaranda Primary Atlas AC 4e |
| ISBN: | 9781118615232 |
| Author(s): | Jacaranda |
| Publish date: | July 2013 |
| RRP: | $39.95 |
| Year: | 3-6 |
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To view the full table of contents for the Jacaranda Primary Atlas 4th Edition, click here
| SKILLS | |
|---|---|
| Page 2: Looking down | Page 16: Drawing to scale |
| Page 4: What is a map? | Page 18: Using scale |
| Page 6: Using symbols | Page 20: Types of maps |
| Page 8: Finding your way | Page 22: Making graphs |
| Page 10: Using direction | Page 24: Using graphs |
| Page 12: Where is it? | Page 25: Check your skills |
| Page 14: Using grids | |
| VIEW CHAPTER IN FULL HERE | |
| AUSTRALIA | |
|---|---|
| Page 28: Australia: Natural features | Page 42: Coober Pedy — an underground town |
| Page 28: Our land | Page 44: Australia: Northern Territory |
| Page 30: Australia: Human features | Page 46: Kakadu National Park |
| Page 30: Our peoples | Page 48: Australia: Our indigenous peoples |
| Page 32: Australian: Queensland | Page 50: Caring for Country |
| Page 32: The Great Barrier Reef | Page 52: Australia: Government |
| Page 34: Australia: New South Wales | Page 54: Australia: Population |
| Page 34: Dubbo — a regional centre | Page 56: Australia: Weather and climate |
| Page 36: Australia Australian Capital Territory | Page 58: Natural hazards |
| Page 36: Canberra | Page 60 Australia: Vegetation and land use |
| Page 38: Australia: Victoria | Page 62: Australia: Minerals and energy |
| Page 38: Black Saturday | Page 64: Australia: World Heritage sites and endangered species |
| Page 40: Australia: Tasmania | Page 66: Australia: Caring for places |
| Page 40: Saving special places | Page 68: Australia: Our links with the world |
| Page 42: Australia: South Australia | Page 70: Australia: Statistics |
| VIEW CHAPTER IN FULL HERE | |
| WORLD | |
|---|---|
| Page 72: Pacifc | Page 104: Southern Africa |
| Page 74: New Zealand | Page 106: North America: Natural features |
| Page 75: Neighbours in need | Page 106: How do we protect threatened environments? |
| Page 76: Antarctica | Page 108: North America: Human features |
| Page 78: Asia: Natural features | Page 108: How do we respect indigenous peoples? |
| Page 78: How do we save the world’s wildlife? | Page 110: Canada |
| Page 80: Asia: Human features | Page 112: United States of America |
| Page 80: How do we plan for growing populations? | Page 114: South America: Natural features |
| Page 82: South-East Asia | Page 114: How do we care for Earth’s special places? |
| Page 84: East Asia | Page 116: South America: Human features |
| Page 86: South and West Asia | Page 116: How do we preserve historical sites? |
| Page 88: Europe: Natural Features | Page 118: World: Natural features |
| Page 88: How do we provide energy for the future | Page 120: World: Oceans |
| Page 90: Europe: Human features | Page 122: World: Climate |
| Page 90: How do we care for cultural heritage? | Page 124: World: Vegetation |
| Page 92: North-west Europe | Page 126: World: Endangered species |
| Page 94: Southern Europe | Page 128: World: Countries |
| Page 96: Russia and Eurasia | Page 130: World: Culture |
| Page 98: Africa: Natural features | Page 132: World: World Heritage |
| Page 98: How do we live in dry environments? | Page 134: World: The unequal world |
| Page 100: Africa: Human features | Page 136: Flags of the world |
| Page 100 How do we improve people’s lives? | Page 140: Statistics |
| Page 102: Northern Africa | |
| VIEW CHAPTER IN FULL HERE | |
In 2017, Jacaranda is publishing the ninth edition of the iconic Jacaranda Atlas. For the first time, the hardcover atlas comes with a complimentary eBookPLUS so students and teachers get the best of both formats.