Cambridge Geography for the IB Diploma: Patterns and Change

Cambridge Geography for the IB Diploma: Patterns and Change Author/s: Paul Guinness This lively, full colour coursebook covers the four compulsory topics of the Core theme, Patterns and Change, in the Geography syllabus for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Geography for the IB Diploma: Patterns and Change is divided into thematic sections, closely following the IB syllabus structure, and is written in clear, accessible English by a highly experienced author and former head of Geography at a major IB school in the UK. This will guide students through the Core topics, building geographical skills and making connections to other areas of the Geography course and to concepts in the Theory of Knowledge. The coursebook is tailored to the requirements and assessment objectives of the IB syllabus and emphasises and international dimension using carefully selected case studies from every continent. Features: Key questions to stimulate thought on the main issues for each sub-topic Case studies from around the world, providing examples for reference Activities and geographical skills exercises to practise techniques Discussion points and research ideas to explore the topics further Theory of Knowledge links integrated into the topics Examination-style questions on each sub-topic in the syllabus Definitions of key terms for easy reference in each chapter Useful web links for further reading and research.