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The GA has led a number of innovative projects and this section contains materials from many of our current and past activities. Browse through the different project sections to uncover a wealth of teacher-created resources for primary and secondary geography.
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Hundreds of primary and secondary geography teaching resources covering a range of topics plus directories of geography blogs and weblinks, photo galleries, base maps, careers guidance and our NQT survival guide. Use the Resource Finder tool if you're after something specific.
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You can get involved with the Geographical Association in lots of ways, including writing a journal article, authoring a book, joining a Committee or Special Interest Group, contributing to consultations, taking part in funded project work or registering to become a GA Consultant.
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Advice and resources to help teachers and geography co-ordinators in the early years and primary phases. Teaching ideas, subject leadership tips, information about curriculum changes, Tocuaro, Barnaby Bear, primary fieldwork, cross-curricular materials and much more!
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The latest professional development courses for teachers and comprehensive information about the popular GA Annual Conference & Exhibition. You can also take part in online CPD courses, read about GA Study Tours, learn about becoming a GA Consultant and much more.
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Formerly the Geography Trainer Induction Programme (GTIP) this area supports geography teacher educators through detailed Think Pieces, Geog-Ed e-journal, resources, reading lists, weblinks and news items. It also includes materials from the annual GTE Conference.
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Online access to the GA's journals Geography, Teaching Geography and Primary Geography and accompanying resources going back to 2004. Access is free for subscribers and non-members are able to purchase PDFs of individual articles and whole issues.
Use our online shop to browse and buy Geographical Association publications and selected products from other suppliers. Primary, secondary and post-16 resources, Barnaby Bear, guides, atlases, posters and more. GA members get up to 30% discount on all shop items!
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Mrs Gill Miller
Department of Geography and Developmental Studies
University of Chester College
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ
Email: g.miller@chester.ac.uk
Tel: 01244 512190
Annual Individual membership: £5.00
Annual Institutions/Schools: £25
Visitors' Fee: £3.00
All events take place at the Department of Geography and Development Studies, Best Building, University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester. View map.
Loss of Innocence: the situation of children in Gaza
Monday 15 November 2010, 7:00pm
Rod Cox from CAPE (Chester And Palestine Exchange)
World GIS Day
Wednesday 17 November 2010, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Digital view of the World GIS workshop and hands-on experience for sixth formers. Limited numbers.
Worldwise Quiz
Wednesday 24 November 2010, 4:30pm-7:00pm
Predicting Climate Impacts on Health
Tuesday 7 December 2010, 5:00pm-6:00pm
Dr Andy Morse, University of Liverpool
Jokulhlaups: the causes and impact of glacier outburst floods
Wednesday 20 January 2011, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Professor Fiona Tweed, Department of Geography, University of Staffordshire
Improving Performance at A2
Wednesday 16 February 2011, 3:30pm-6:00pm
David Redfern, AQA Chief Examiner. A small additional fee is required for this event.
Urban Agriculture in Sierra Leone
Tuesday 8 March 2011, 5:00pm-6:00pm
Dr Kenny Lynch, University of Gloucester.
Sixth Form Conference
Monday 11 April 2011, 10:00am-3:30pm
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