Jacaranda Primary Atlas AC Edition

The Jacaranda Primary Atlas 4E for the Australian Curriculum has been thoughtfully revised to align with the requirements of the Australian Curriculum: Geography. Maintaining its renowned mapping excellence and graded skill development, this atlas offers a rich collection of gazetteer and thematic maps, updated case studies, and fully refreshed statistics tailored to the curriculum content descriptions for Years 3-6.

Features

• Innovative content: Includes satellite images, enhanced subcontinental maps, case studies, and coverage of critical global themes and issues.
• Clear map keys: Designed to be accessible for primary students, helping develop essential map skills.
• Focus on cross-curriculum priorities: Case studies in the Australia and World sections emphasize these priorities.
• Active citizenship: The Let’s help feature encourages students to become active and informed citizens.

Skills Section

• Introduction to map interpretation: Students gain basic geospatial skills through engaging resources and activities.
• Updated statistics and data: Where relevant, all information has been refreshed to ensure accuracy.
• Practical examples: Specific map reading skills are explained using real-world examples.
• Skill reinforcement: A variety of activities reinforce skill development.

World Section

• Satellite imagery: Provides students with a bird’s-eye view of continents.
• Case studies: Explore natural and human features, geographical and cultural diversity, and human-environment interactions.
• Thematic pages: Offer references on topics such as climate, endangered species, culture, and World Heritage.

Australia Section

• Comprehensive insights: Detailed maps of each state and territory are complemented by Geofacts and curriculum-relevant case studies.
• Focus areas: Australia’s natural and human features, sustainable resource use, care for special places, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and connections with other countries are highlighted.

Online Integration

• QR codes: Strategically placed throughout the atlas, allowing students and teachers to quickly access related online content and weblinks.
• Ease of use: Simply scan the QR code with an iPad or tablet to access web material seamlessly.