Description

Focus Geography Grade 11

Focus Geography Grade 11 Learner’s Book is a CAPS-aligned Geography textbook published by Maskew Miller Longman for Grade 11 learners in South Africa.

The book is structured around the official Grade 11 Geography curriculum and covers the major topics learners study during the academic year. It provides a comprehensive resource for classroom learning, homework, revision and assessment preparation.

Clear diagrams, maps and case studies support the content throughout the book. In addition, the material is tailored to the South African context, helping learners understand geographical concepts through relevant examples.

Grade 11 Geography Topics

The textbook covers Geomorphology, including topography associated with horizontally layered rocks, inclined strata, massive igneous rocks and slopes.

The Atmosphere section includes the Earth’s energy balance, global air circulation, and the weather and climate of Africa.

Development Geography covers global development issues, concepts of development, development frameworks and the different role players involved.

Resources and Sustainability includes soil erosion, conventional energy sources and the management of non-conventional energy sources in South Africa.

Together, these sections provide learners with broad coverage of the key knowledge and concepts required for Grade 11 Geography.

Mapwork, GIS and Geographical Skills

Geographical skills and techniques form another important part of the textbook. Learners develop mapwork skills and work with topographic maps and aerial photographs.

The curriculum also introduces Geographical Information Systems (GIS), helping learners develop practical geographical skills alongside their theoretical knowledge.

These sections provide opportunities for learners to apply geographical concepts while developing important map interpretation and analysis skills.

Exam Practice and Assessment

The textbook includes built-in exam practice questions, giving learners opportunities to apply and revise the knowledge they have gained.

Formal assessment opportunities are also provided at the end of modules. Therefore, learners can use the textbook for regular classroom learning as well as revision and assessment preparation.

The combination of curriculum content, exam practice, assessments, maps, diagrams and case studies makes this a useful resource throughout the Grade 11 academic year.

Schools can order larger quantities for their textbook requirements, while parents and learners can purchase individual copies according to their school’s requirements.

Product Details

• Title: Focus Geography Grade 11 Learner’s Book
• Publisher: Maskew Miller Longman
• Subject: Geography
• Grade: 11
• CAPS aligned
• Covers Geomorphology
• Covers The Atmosphere
• Covers Development Geography
• Covers Resources and Sustainability
• Geographical skills and techniques
• Mapwork skills
• Topographic map analysis
• Aerial photography
• Introduction to GIS
• Built-in exam practice questions
• Formal assessment opportunities at the end of modules
• Clear diagrams and maps
• Case studies tailored to the South African context
• 296 pages
• ISBN: 9780636103221