News
Free samples of GA publications
We're now offering free extracts from a range of new publications. Sample material is available for Top Spec Emerging Superpowers and Health Issues; GCSE Toolkit For Richer and Poorer?, Going Global and Is the Future Sussed?; the Primary Project Box and Collins World Watch. (13.07.10)
Mission: Explore App Now Available
The team behind the action-packed Mission: Explore book have now launched Mission: Explore London for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. The app includes more than 1,000 missions for central London and a selection that can be done anywhere in the world. The app is free to download and has been supported by an Ordnance Survey GeoVation Award. Find out more and view missions on the Mission: Explore website. (22.07.10)
Changes to qualifications and curriculum
The Government has announced a number of significant changes relating to qualifications and curriculum. These include lifting restrictions which stop state schools from offering iGCSEs, ceasing the development of new humanities, science and languages diplomas and confirmation that the 'Rose' primary curriculum will not go ahead. The Geographical Association is pleased that geography has been acknowledged in the Government's plans. We will continue to lobby Government about the importance of geography in the curriculum and will participate as fully as possible in their plans to reconfigure the national curriculum. (08.06.10)
Google Street View in South Africa
Google Street View is now live in South Africa, including imagery outside and inside the World Cup stadiums. Visit our South Africa 2010 area for World Cup lesson activities and ideas. (08.06.10)
GA and ESRI (UK) announce sponsorship agreement
We are pleased to announce that ESRI (UK), the leading provider of GIS software and services in the UK, has become the GA's first corporate member and strategic partner. See the Press Release for more details. (23.03.10)
Exemplification for foundation subjects
The QCDA has published a range of exemplification materials for Key Stage 3 Geography on the National Curriculum website. (26.07.10)
Mapping News
The new issue of Mapping News, the Ordnance Survey's journal for schools, is now available to download from their website. (21.04.10)
Global Learning Survey
Let the Development Education Association (DEA) know your thoughts on global learning in schools by completing this short online survey. (31.03.10)
The Impact of Global Learning
A new DEA report on 'The impact of global learning on public attitudes and behaviours towards international development and sustainability' is now available to download. (05.03.10)
Worldwise Challenge Winners 2010
Congratulations to the team from Aberdeen Boys Grammar School who were declared overall winners at the first of this year's Worldwise Challenge Weekends held in Blencathra from 14-16 May. A report of the event and a selection of photos can be found in the 11-19 area. (28.05.10)
