The Jacaranda Essentials Humanities series provides a thorough and in-depth coverage of the domains of History, Geography, Economics and Civics and Citizenship as required by the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS).
Taking a clearly structured approach, this series is designed for teachers and students who will benefit from a strong focus on detailed content and skill development. Activities that target the acquisition of a thorough understanding of content and domain-based skills prepare students for further study in the Humanities discipline.
FEATURES OF THE TEXTS:
- four books offer comprehensive coverage of the Learning Focus and Standards for Humanities Level 5 and 6 across the Humanities domains
- separate books compiled for History, Geography, Economics and Civics and Citizenship allow for specialized teaching of these domains
- links to the domains of Communication, Thinking, ICT, and Design, Creativity and Technology through structured activities with chapters
- intergration of Personal Learning and Interpersonal Development, for example working in teams
- glossary terms highlighted and defined at the start of each chapter
- skills intergrated throughout plus additional SkillsEssentials sections, many with links to additional interactivities and public affairs
- weblinks that connect to on-line sites to facilitate Internet research and investigations
- Check and challenge sections at the end of most chapters, suitable for revision, extension and further research
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
CD-ROM FEATURES:
- the full text in PDF format for electronic use in class or at home
- additional interactive material introducing and supporting concept and skill development
- activities in the textbook available electronically for students to complete on-screen and print out.
WORKSHEETS 1–4 FEATURES:
- available as separate photocopiable resources
- includes ideas for classroom work or homework, for independant learning or group participation
- supplements the textbook and CD-ROM contents and activities
WEB SUPPORT FEATURES:
- an extensive set of up-to-the-minute weblinks
