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ASDAN Geography Short Course
Find out about this new course created by ASDAN and the GA which aims to give students a broad, holistic view of geography. The course comprises a series of activity-based challenges grouped into ten modules covering topics such as Physical Processes; Food, Energy and Waste; Migration and more.
Experience Iceland for less with Rayburn Tours!
Your students can explore the geographical wonders of Iceland for less in 2014 with prices for a 5 day, 4 night trip in April now starting at just £699pp! Prices include full board accommodation, 5 full days coaching, return flights, insurance and our multi award-winning study handbooks.
Stand Out and Be Counted
The guide seeks to challenge many of the myths that surround working with numbers and inspire students to embrace quantitative skills. It contains personal stories from journalists, entrepreneurs, charity workers, academics and civil servants who have all taken steps to use quantitative skills confidently in their careers.
A-Level Changes
Over the next few years there are going to be significant changes made to curriculum and assessment from Primary right through to A Level. This page has links to websites and documents for further information.
Outstanding Geography Student Award
As part of Worldwise, we've teamed up with Discover the World to give your students the opportunity to win a four night trip to Norway! Students must answer one of a series of essay questions, explain why they should win the award, how they will benefit from the experience and how they will use geography in the future. Visit the Discover the World website to find out more.
Energy: The Burning Questions
Aimed at Post-16 students, this GA book investigates a series of questions about present and future energy use by humans including energy supply and consumption.
Studying geography at university
Geography students at three universities talk about their experiences of studying geography at degree level. The video and audio interviews are ideal for sharing with Post-16 students who are considering doing a geography degree.
Gapminder and Worldmapper
This page has been created to help geography teachers understand the importance of a fact-based world view and to change the way we think and teach about development. It provides an introduction to Gapminder and Worldmapper and offers free resources to help you use the tools with students.
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.
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.
Violent Earth
In this unit, Year 8 students learned about the basics of plate tectonics, how and why earthquakes happen and how countries can minimise their impact.
Energy and the MDGs
Free KS3 resources from Practical Action which explore access to energy in the developing world in the context of the Millennium Development Goals.
Multimedia Made Easy
Seven complete lessons to help you incorporate multimedia technologies into your Key Stage 3 geography curriculum.
The Geographical Times
Get your students involved in this new geographical newspaper and they could win a lomography camera!
Good to Outstanding
Free resources for GA members including advice on progression, guidance for raising standards and fieldwork activity ideas.
Weather station
Find out about Maiden Erlegh School's popular Weather Club and well-used weather station.
Reading list for post-16 students
Get your students reading fact and fiction books that complement their geography lessons with the help of this handy book list.
NQT Survival Pack
Are you starting your first year as a geography teacher? Check out our NQT Survival Pack which offers loads of great ideas, resources and advice to help you get through your NQT year.
A Different View
Visit the A Different View pages for free activities and photographs for use in classrooms.
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