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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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Advice and resources for geography teachers in secondary and post-16 education. Controlled assessment, diplomas, fieldwork, Worldwise, information about curriculum changes, updates on exam results, how to promote geography at option time 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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Here's a selection of pages from the GA website which might be useful to you during and after your training:
GTIP
This part of the GA website is designed to support geography PGCE tutors. It provides a wealth of ideas, resources, reading lists and weblinks. Some parts of GTIP, particularly the Think Pieces and the Library, may be of interest to a wider audience including trainee teachers.
Pilot GCSE
Support pages for those involved in the OCR pilot GCSE including information on the specification, teaching resources and a termly newsletter.
Building Sustainable Communities
A GA project which focuses on the idea of 'My place' and sustinability. It aims to inform teachers about new initiatives and includes an online CPD unit.
Valuing Places
Another place based project which furthers the understanding of the art of teaching through curriculum development.
Young Geographers
A current project for primary teachers which includes aspects of ESD and focuses on local area fieldwork.
Worldwise
The popular GA quiz for secondary schools now has a web presence - students can answer online quizzes and print out certificates afterwards!
Geography Awareness Week
Ideas based around a theme which students of any age can become involved in during a specific week each year.
Events
Up to date listings of courses and conferences relevant to geography teachers.
Journals
Online copies of our journals are available free to subscribers - back issues go back to 2004.
DfES Standards Site - this government website includes a range of resources such as lesson plans, classroom materials and practical advice. Detailed breakdowns of the KS1 / KS2 and KS3 geography curricula with suggested units of work are available in the Schemes of Work section. The website also contains video clips of teaching.
Geography at the Movies - video resources for geography lessons.
'Geography Matters' by David Rayner - an inspirational video about the importance of geography.
Geography Teaching Today - the official website for the Action Plan for Geography, jointly led by the GA and RGS-IBG. The website containins online CPD units, KS3 resources, curriculum-making materials and information about the Ambassador and Chartered Geographer schemes.
Juicy Geography - resources created by teachers for teachers.
NQT Geographers - the GA's lively new social network for PGCE students and early career teachers. The site is designed to help you share advice and ideas and provide a network of support as you settle into the classroom. This facility is available to GA and joint GA/RGS-IBG members, another great reason to join! To gain access to the social network (otherwise known as a 'Ning'), email Alan Parkinson with your membership number. You might also like to download the Ning User Guide (PDF, 613k) to help you get started.
Staffordshire Learning Net - this website contains a wealth of resources and a very popular forum for geography teachers.
Teachers TV - Geography - there are currently 75 geography programmes on Teachers TV, and new ones are added regularly. See the Hard to Teach video for a good example.
Teaching Resources for Geography - links to geography websites for teachers.
The Geography Site - 'coursework, teaching, lessons, information'.
Field Studies Council - The FSC focuses on learning outside the classroom. Many Geographers use their centres for fieldwork.
RGS-IBG - The Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers is a professional body for the support and advancement of Geography. Visit the Geography Today page for information about news and developments in geography.
Look at the Links pages of the GA website for comprehensive listings.
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This issue of Primary Geography looks ahead to the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games and features a wealth of geographical activities linked to the event for primary pupils of all ages
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The Spring 2012 issue of Teaching Geography focuses on the Olympic and Paralympic Games. It includes a range of teaching ideas for using this global sporting event in the geography classroom.
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The Spring 2012 issue of Geography features articles on postcolonialism, indigenous knowledge for disaster risk reduction, new geographies of migrant settlement in the UK, and much more.
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