Sussing Out Sources

£46.99

Subject: Geography
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 11 - 14
Order Number: 6018

This new book is an ideal resource for the teaching of Leisure and Tourism to the 11-14 age range. It aims to be a comprehensive and up-to-date teaching aid, conveniently divided into ten chapters, each dealing with a separate topic. These range from an examination of the leisure and tourist industry past and present, through the roles played by airports and hotels and to the diverse range of employment created both directly and indirectly.

The book considers a range of destinations and the different types of transport available, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. Conflicting interests and the diverse needs of National Parks – using Dartmoor as an example – are also discussed. Drawing on similar examples, such as the Eden Project and Center Parcs, it encourages thought and debate about the place of education in tourism, as well as the impact of mass tourism itself on the world in which we travel. As this book is designed to compliment existing geography resources, it also aims to broaden children’s knowledge of global location, so a number of different atlas-based exercises are included. Contemporary issues such as sustainability and eco-tourism are also featured.

The book is lively, informative and illustrated. Ideal for mixed ability pupils, a range of exercises are included throughout, and subtly differentiated where appropriate. It is designed for ease of photocoping, and benefits from a comprehensive answers section and glossary, making it ideal for teachers who are not necessarily geography specialist’s or for supply teaching.find out more

£35.24

Subject: History
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 11 - 14
Order Number: 7051

This photocopiable book is an ideal introduction to studying History. It provides a self-contained unit designed as an introduction to evidence skills for Year 7. The book is based on the Roswell Mystery, an alleged UFO crash in America in 1947, and will appeal to a generation brought up on the X-Files. Students are presented with a range of eye witness accounts, secondary sources and evidence of dubious provenance which they are then required to interrogate, cross-reference and draw conclusions from. The work will generate enthusiasm for History among students and encourage them to become involved with the subject. The book also contains teacher information, suggestions for computer work and homework activities.

The Roswell Mystery book is now also available with a 90 minute video, Area 51, from leading documentary film producers DD Video. The video includes footage of alleged alien space craft, interviews with eye-witnesses and allegations of government cover-ups which will provide plenty of sources to evaluate and talking points to widen pupils' evidence analysis skills. It will also provide an opportunity to compare students' reactions to written and film sources.

£29.36

Subject: History
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 11 - 14
Order Number: 7050

The Borley Mystery is the latest in the History X-File series. It is designed as a self-contained unit and could be delivered after the First World War has been taught, connecting the mystery to the spiritual vacuum that occurred after the war.

Students are presented with a range of 14 different sources, both primary and secondary, and are asked to cross examine their validity and draw their own conclusions as to the existence of ghosts. The Borley Mystery is accessible to all ability levels and contains 14 photocopiable pages, plus teachers' pages which include a mark scheme. There is also a web site to assist pupils in their quest.