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Controlled Assessment in GCSE Geography
This new area of the website aims to help you understand and implement the Controlled Assessment regulations that have applied to GCSE Geography courses since September 2009. GA members only - join online now.
A/AS-Level Geography Results Analysis
An analysis of the 2010 A-Level and AS-Level Geography results is now available to download.
Advice for A-Level Students
Read an article about a recent workshop for sixth form students held at the University of Sheffield along with a must-read Q&A for all A-Level students who are considering doing a geography degree.
Free Handbook chapters for GA members
Four whole chapters from the GA's Secondary Geography Handbook have been made available to download for free. Three of the chapters can only be downloaded by GA members.
Top Spec Geography: Free Sample
Download sample material from Emerging Superpowers: India and China, part of the GA's Top Spec series for AS/A2 geography students. The book traces the emergence of China and India as the superpowers of the future, helping students understand the challenges facing both nations as they race to develop in the 21st century. Price: £19.99 / £14.99 GA members
Weather and Climate videos for KS3
GA Secondary Curriculum Development Leader Alan Parkinson was recently involved in developing three new videos for Teachers TV. The videos explain how weather and climate affect our lives, from different professions to storms and climate change. Watch the videos free on the Teachers TV website.
Free Samples from GCSE Toolkit Books
Download free samples from the first three titles in the GA's new GCSE Toolkit series: For Richer and Poorer? A study of uneven development, Going Global? A study of our interconnected world and Is the Future Sussed? A study of sustainable urban living.
Subject Leadership in the Secondary Phase
This new online CPD course has been written to provoke thought and discussion about how geography is taught and managed at Key Stage 3.
Introduce students to a new way of learning
Researchers in Residence places geography researchers into UK secondary schools to support teachers, inspire students and enrich the curriculum. Students learn how contemporary research is relevant to them and find out more about a career in academia. Find out more at www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk.
Geography and the Diploma
This new members only part of the GA website looks at the role that geography departments can play in delivering the Diplomas, the new qualification that aims to combine theoretical study with practical experience.
Exploring the Geography of Food
A new set of online CPD courses from the GA which examine how you can use food as a focus for your secondary geography curriculum.
Food Security CPD
A set of free online CPD units that explore the complex issue of food security from both global and local perspectives. These units will provide you with ideas and resources that can be adapted to challenge and inspire your students.
A Different View
Visit the A Different View pages for free activities and photographs for use in classrooms.
Planning Your Key Stage 3 Curriculum
Documents to accompany Planning Your Key Stage 3 Geography Curriculum, your guide to innovative curriculum development.
KS3 Geography Teachers' Toolkit Series
This award-winning series has been designed specifically to help meet the challenges of the key stage 3 curriculum. Each title in the series contains a set of ten fully-worked lessons with teaching ideas to engage and challenge all learners.
Price: £14.67 / £9.78
