Powerful Geography 1: Case Studies for Senior Students

Powerful Geography 1 is based on three key ideas:

• Powerful processes explain Earth's natural systems and human characteristics.
• Geograghy embodies Powerful Knowledge in that it develops ways of thinking that lead to deep knowledge and the ability to better explain and analyse contemporary issues. Powerful knowledge can empower a capacity to act ata range of scales, often beyond one's own personal experience.
• Conceptual understanding, stories and case studies beyond the scope of a traditional textbook have the power to inspire students by supplementing other resources and stimulate them to take action. 

Written by experienced senior geography teachers Powerful Geography 1 contains:

• FIFTEEN Visualise This (Illustrated concept explainers)
• SIXTEEN GEOstories to inspire and promote thinking
• NINE contemporary in-depth case studies
• Guidelines for The Geographical Investigation
• Scaffolded student activities - Core, Application and Extension incorporating geographical tools and skills and geographical inquiry.