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In the field of secondary Geography education, we provide versatile support and services to promote excellent learning and teaching (L&T) approach. These include the publication of quality textbooks and supplementary exercises, provision of multimedia teaching aids, learning apps, online question platforms, professional workshops and field trips.

 

Senior Secondary Exploring Geography (Third Edition)

Senior Secondary Exploring Geography (Third Edition) is written based on the Geography Curriculum and Assessment Guide (Secondary 4-6) 2007 (with updates in July, 2017). The full set of textbooks has been reviewed by the Education Bureau and included in the 'Recommended Textbook List'. The series consists of seven books and is divided into compulsory and elective parts.

Distinctive features of the Third Edition
• Facilitating learning
Clear concepts, well-organized content and up-to-date information help students acquire knowledge and the latest development trend around the world easily and effectively
• Skills training
Features such as Reading tips and Skills box strengthen the essential geographical skills of students which are required in geography learning and examination
• Exam-oriented
New features such as Learning tips, Checkpoint, Tackling DSE questions, Guide to writing short essays, as well as enquiry-based field studies and fieldwork-based questions provide comprehensive and step-by-step guide to students to better prepare for the examination
• eLearning
Multimedia supports, such as high quality videos and animations, 3-D AR models and apps, VR photos and footages, as well as map overlays, all allow students to explore geographical concepts in interactive and interesting ways

A Teacher’s Edition is available from the publisher upon request.
 

Senior Secondary Geography Fieldwork and Assessment Practice

Senior Secondary Geography Fieldwork and Assessment Practice is specially designed for geography students who are going to sit the HKDSE Examination from 2019 onwards. This book will help equip students with the knowledge and techniques required to complete the compulsory fieldwork-based question in Paper I of the examination.

 There are three sections in the book. They include:
  • Fieldwork skills—easy and clear explanations of major fieldwork skills and concepts necessary for the examination
  • Field studies—well-designed fieldwork activities that enable students to apply the fieldwork skills and knowledge in actual settings, as well as a full list of data collection methods for each module
  • Assessment practice—practice questions to familiarise students with the fieldwork-based questions in the examination

QR codes are provided to access to extra info sheets and digital maps. There are a wide variety of resources such as VR clips, videos, photos and web links in the digital maps, which serve as convenient tools for students to conduct on-site field studies. Moreover, teachers can make use of these digital maps to conduct virtual field trips in the classroom.

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Junior Secondary Exploring Geography (Second Edition)

Junior Secondary Exploring Geography (Second Edition) is written specially for the latest Geography Curriculum and Assessment Guide (Secondary 1–3). The series consists of 11 books and is divided into compulsory and elective parts.

Special features
• Precise explanation and clear concepts help students understand the content
• Overview and various maps strengthen students’ spatial comprehension
• Map/Graph/Photo/Table reading, Skills box and Fieldwork equip students with the geographical
and learning skills they need in senior forms
• Let’s explore elevates students’ interests in the topic
• Part summary and Integrated exercises consolidate what students have learned
• Explore further and Want to know more? cater for learner diversity
• Up-to-date information shows the latest development trends around the world
 
This series also offers multimedia support for students, including online resources with further information, videos and map overlays for self-learning.
 
Junior Secondary Exploring Geography (Second Edition) Workbooks 1 to 11 and Junior Secondary Exploring Geography Map-reading Skills (Second Edition) 1 and 2 are designed to accompany the textbook.

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