Jacaranda Geoactive 1 Stage 4 NSW 6e learnON + Print

For the new NSW 7-10 Geography Syllabus, 2027 implementation

Geographical excellence mapped to every classroom terrain

Jacaranda Geoactive NSW Sixth Edition is unmatched for geographical depth and flexible teaching, with a dedicated geographical toolkit, skills development with proven pedagogy and complete syllabus coverage.

Series Features

• Comprehensive table of contents aligned to syllabus structure: Teachers and students can easily navigate the course and see direct alignment with syllabus requirements.
• Lesson-based course structure: Provides clear, manageable lessons that support structured teaching and pacing.
• Dedicated topographic map lessons in every topic: Develops essential geographical skills through focused instruction on map reading, interpretation and analysis, building confidence with this challenging skill area.
• Dedicated SkillBuilder lessons: Ready-to-use lessons that build essential geographical skills through traditional and technological tools – meticulously planned down to the last detail so you can focus on teaching, not planning.
• Pre-tests and post-tests for formative assessment: Enables teachers to measure learning growth and identify gaps at the start and end of topics, providing clear evidence of student progress.
• Structured lesson design with learning intentions, starter activities and varied task types: Students understand what they're learning and why, with engaging entry points that activate prior knowledge and maintain interest.
• AI literacy guidelines and activities embedded in every topic: Students develop essential 21st century skills and learn to use AI responsibly and effectively in their learning (includes a new framework for teaching AI literacy skills and teacher support notes). 
• jacTUTOR AI assistant available throughout for teachers and students: Provides on-demand, personalised support and explanations whenever needed, extending learning beyond classroom hours.
• Embedded videos and interactivities at point of learning: Concepts come to life through multimedia, supporting different learning styles and increasing engagement at the exact moment students need it.
• Differentiated question sets with instant feedback and exemplary responses: Students receive immediate guidance on their progress, see model answers, and can work at their own level, promoting independent learning.
• Integrated SkillBuilder toolboxes throughout each lesson with interleaved practice: Students develop mastery through repeated practice over time, with skills reinforced across multiple contexts for better retention.
• Comprehensive eWorkbook with lesson-aligned worksheets: Offers flexible practice options with ready-to-use resources that save teacher preparation time.
• Real-time results tracking and progress monitoring for teachers and students: Teachers gain actionable insights into individual and class performance, while students can track their own learning journey, promoting accountability and informed intervention.
• Extensive teacher resources including teachON Teaching Advice and Teaching programs: Reduces teacher workload with comprehensive planning resources and pedagogical guidance, enabling more effective delivery.
• Flexible assessment tools including spaced and mixed practice, formative and summative options: Simple and quick to create, customise and download, enabling efficient assessment that improves retention and provides comprehensive evidence of learning.

Table of Contents

1 Geographical concepts and skills

[Focus Area] Landscapes and Landforms
2 Diverse landscapes and landforms
3 The value and protection of landscapes and landforms
4 Geomorphic hazards
5 Thinking and working geographically: Landscapes and landforms
[Focus Area] Liveability of Places
6 Perceptions of liveability
7 Influences and impacts on liveability
8 Enhancing liveability
9 Thinking and working geographically: Liveability of places

[Focus Area] Water in the World
10 Water resources and their value
11 Water scarcity and water management
12 Hydrological and atmospheric hazards
13 Thinking and working geographically: Water in the world

[Focus Area] Interconnections and Trade
14 Interconnections: Personal, recreational and cultural
15 Interconnections: Transportation and technology
16 Trade flows
17 Production and consumption case study: Electric bikes
18 Thinking and working geographically: Interconnections and trade