Exploring… For KS3 Geography
Fun and inspiring ‘travel guides’ for KS3 Geography
Explore key regions within Asia and Africa with comprehensive, engaging and stand-alone resources specifically written for the ‘Place Knowledge’ aspect of the KS3 Geography National Curriculum.
Assuming the role of the traveller, students uncover the region’s physical and human geography and discover key links between aspects of its own geography, as well as other regions around the world.
China: A populous, economic powerhouse with equally enormous physical and cultural diversity. Navigate the region’s fertile plains to the east, arid terrain in the north and west, and breathtaking mountain ranges to the south.
Selected destinations for study:
- Beijing and the Great Wall
- Hong Kong
- The Chinese Himalayas
- The Terracotta Army Museum
- Chengdu Research Base
- The Chinese Gobi Desert
- Datong Solar Farm
- Guilin Karst Mountains
- Chongqing City
Kalahari: a land of wide-open spaces, incredible wildlife, and amazing survival stories. Visitors can discover how animals and people adapt to an extreme environment, explore Botswana’s diamond-rich landscapes, and experience eco-tourism that protects this fragile environment.
Selected destinations for study:
- Central Game Reserve
- Tsodilo Hills
- Ghanzi
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
- Gobabis
- The Okavango Delta
- Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
- San Bushmen Villages
- Windhoek
India: a vast and vibrant country where ancient traditions meet rapid modern growth. Travelers can journey from the snowy peaks of the Himalayas to the hot Thar Desert, and explore tropical forests and long coastlines with some of the world’s busiest cities and ports.
Selected destinations for study:
- New Delhi and The Red Fort
- Mumbai and Dharavi
- Varanasi and The River Ganges
- The Himalayas
- Ranthambore National Park
- Thar Desert
- Bangalore and the Tech Industry
- Kerala Backwaters
- The Sundarbans
Part One: Travel Advice
- Student-friendly overview briefly introduces students to key features of the region
- Knowledge organiser aids retention and facilitates connections between topics
- Tourist maps identify the region’s most fascinating destinations and physical features
Part Two: Time to Explore!
Up to 10 carefully selected destinations for travel!
- Detailed and accessible notes delve into each destination’s human and physical geography
- Varied activities check and apply understanding – includes scaffolding for low-attaining students and extension tasks for fast finishers!
- Make the link boxes identify similarities and differences with other world destinations
- Ideal alongside an existing scheme of work, as cover lessons, or independent home study.
- Answers for all activities included.
Part Three: Back to Base Camp
- Helpful summary recaps important information
- Final presentation task puts learning into practice and helps measure progress – includes table for teacher/peer/self-assessment
‘Although this is a learning resource rather than an actual travel guide, it will motivate and inspire pupils to be outward looking and visit these places in the future.’ – JL Hagger, Commissioning Editor
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