Primary Schools

Source references for the curriculum and guidelines

Australian Education CouncilStudies of Society and Environment: A Curriculum Profile for Australian SchoolsCarlton (Victoria), Curriculum Corporation, 1994
Blyth, JoanPlace and Time with Children Five to NineLondon, Croom Helm, 1984
Bowles, RachelSoils, Plants and the EnvironmentSheffield, Geographical Association, 1992
Bowles, RachelEarth in the EnvironmentSheffield, Geographical Association, 1992
Bowles, RachelWater in the EnvironmentSheffield, Geographical Association, 1992
Butt, Graham, et al.Assessment Works: Approaches to Assessment in Geography at Key Stages 1, 2 and 3Sheffield, Geographical Association, 1995
Catling, SimonPlacing PlacesSheffield, Geographical Association, 1995
Convey, Andrew, and Speak, ChristineA European Dimension in the Teaching of Geography: An IntroductionSheffield, Geographical Association, 1994
Curriculum Council for WalesEnvironmental Education: A Framework for the Development of a Cross-curricular Theme in WalesCardiff, CCW, 1992
Curriculum Council for WalesApproaches to Teaching and Learning about Wales at Key Stages 2 and 3Cardiff, CCW, 1993
Department for Education (UK)Key Stages 1 and 2 of the National Curriculum (England)London, HMSO, 1996
Department of Education and ScienceThe Teaching and Learning of History and GeographyLondon, HMSO, 1989
Department of Education and ScienceGeography from 5 to 16: Curriculum Matters 7London, HMSO, 1990
Department of Education, Northern IrelandThe Northern Ireland Curriculum: Key Stages 1 and 2: Programmes of Study and Attainment TargetsBelfast, HMSO, 1996
Department of Education, Northern IrelandGeography: Programmes of Study and Attainment TargetsBelfast, HMSO, 1991
Development Education Support CentreGuidelines for Good Practice in Development EducationDublin, DESC, 1994
de Villiers, MikeDevelopments in Primary Geography: Theory and PracticeSheffield, Geographical Association, 1995
Foley, Marcia, and Janikoun, JanThe Really Practical Guide to GeographyCheltenham, Stanley Thornes, second edition, 1996
Hegarty, Therese, et al.Windows on the World: Shaping and Being Shaped by Culture (4 vols.)Navan, Columban Fathers and Sisters, 1992
Horgan, KathleenTeam Planet: An Action Pack on Our World and Ourselves (4 vols.)Limerick, Primary School Development Education Project, 1993
Irish National Teachers' OrganisationSocial and Environmental Studies in Primary Education in IrelandDublin, INTO, 1992
Keane, Margaret, and McCartin, Carmel (eds.)Geography with a European DimensionDublin, Royal Irish Academy, 1995
Madden, PatrickGo Wild at SchoolDublin, School Wildlife Garden Association, 1996
Marsden, Bill, and Hughes, Jo (eds.)Primary School GeographyLondon, David Fulton, 1994
May, Stuart, et al.Fieldwork in Action Books 1-4

1: Planning Fieldwork
2: An Enquiry Approach
3: Managing Out-of-Classroom Activities
4: Primary Fieldwork Projects
Sheffield, Geographical Association
1993
1996
1994
1996
Mills, David (ed.)Geographical Work in Primary SchoolsSheffield, Geographical Association, 1988
Milner, AngelaGeography Starts Here: Practical Approaches with Nursery and Reception ChildrenSheffield, Geographical Association, 1996
National Council for Curriculum and AssessmentReport of the Review Body on the Primary CurriculumDublin, NCCA and Department of Education, 1990
National Curriculum CouncilEarth Science for Primary TeachersYork, NCC, 1993
National Curriculum CouncilTeaching Geography at Key Stages 1 and 2York, NCC, 1993
National Curriculum CouncilAn Introduction to Teaching Geography at Key Stages 1 and 2York, NCC, 1993
National Currriculum CouncilGeography: Non-statutory GuidanceYork, NCC, 1991
Neal, Philip, and Palmer, JoyEnvironmental Education in the Primary SchoolOxford, Blackwell, 1990
Nicholson, Heather NorrisGeography and History in the National CurriculumSheffield, Geographical Association, 1991
Nicholson, Heather NorrisPlace in Story-time: Geography through Stories at Key Stages 1 and 2Sheffield, Geographical Association, 1996
Northern Ireland Council for Educational DevelopmentGuidelines for Primary Schools: GeographyBelfast, NICED, 1988
Northern Ireland Curriculum CouncilProposals for Geography in the Northern Ireland CurriculumBelfast, NICC, 1990
Northern Ireland Curriculum CouncilConsultation Report on GeographyBelfast, NICC, 1991
Northern Ireland Curriculum CouncilGuidance Materials for GeographyBelfast, NICC, 1991
O'Connell, CatherinePeatlands and the Primary School CurriculumDublin, Irish Peatland Conservation Council, 1994
O'Doherty, CarmelPrimary Science Starts HereLimerick, Primary School Science Project, 1994
O'Reilly, MichaelWith Travellers: A Handbook for TeachersDublin, Blackrock Teachers' Centre, 1993
Palmer, JoyGeography in the Early YearsLondon, Routledge, 1994
Rawling, Eleanor, and Daugherty, Richard A.Geography into the Twenty-First CenturyChichester, Wiley, 1996
Roinn OideachaisSafety in School ScienceDublin, An Roinn Oideachais, [n.d., 1997]
Scoffham, StephenUsing Maps from Atlases at Key Stage 2Sheffield, Geographical Association, 1993
Scottish Consultative Council on the CurriculumEnvironmental Studies 5-14 Exemplification: Social Subjects: Understanding People and PlaceDundee, SCCC, 1996
Scottish Office Education DepartmentCurriculum and Assessment in Scotland: National Guidelines: Environmental Studies 5-14Edinburgh, HMSO, 1991
Sebba, JudyGeography for AllLondon, David Fulton, 1995
Sheehy, ItaSo Everybody Fights: A Teaching Programme on Development Education for 9-13 Year OldsBlackrock, Irish Commission for Justice and Peace, 1988
TrócaireAr Scáth a Chéile: Development Education in the Primary ClassroomLimerick, Trócaire and Curriculum Development Unit, Mary Immaculate College, n.d.
Wiegand, PatrickChildren and Primary Geography Source references for the curriculum and guidelinesLondon, Cassell, 1993





 
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