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April 2008
18 - 23 May 2008 is Walk to School Week. The Walk to School Campaign asks parents, pupils and teachers to think about their journey to and from school and the many benefits of making it on foot. For more information about the week, and for teacher resources, visit the Walk to School website. In addition, take a look at the Every Journey Matters website (right) which contains a host of exciting facts about how children around the world get to school, as well as KS2 lesson plans on the theme of sustainable transport. The site also contains games, quizzes and competitions.
(28.04.08)
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Vacancies arose for Regional Subject Advisors in geography to provide subject-specific support to secondary schools for the implementation of the new secondary curriculum. The closing date for applications was Friday 9 May 2008. Now closed.
(25.04.08)
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A number of new teaching resources based around Antarctica have launched on the website of the Fuchs Foundation. Five lesson plans and accompanying work sheets are available that will assist you in teaching the geography and science curriculums at KS3-5.
(25.04.08)
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UK secondary science and geography teachers and educators are invited to apply for the 2008 Earthwatch Educator Awards. Each award includes an all expenses paid place to join an Earthwatch expedition in Europe during the summer holidays. As well as carrying out conservation research science, the teachers will join in facilitator-led discussions linking the research to the National Curriculum. For more information about the awards see our Funding and Awards page.
(18.04.08)
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The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) will be running free creative workshops in June and July for Key Stage 2 and 3 students, exploring the history, culture and challenges facing China through drama based activities. For more information see our Events page.
(18.04.08)
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Over the weekend of 28 - 30 March 2008, nine teams of three students grabbed their opportunity to take part in the first of two Worldwise Challenge weekends being held this year. The overall winners of the 2008 Juniper Hall Worldwise Challenge trophy were from the Stanway School, Colchester. For more about the weekend and to view photos from the event go to the Worldwise Challenge page.
(14.04.08)
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Who do we think we are? is a new, DCSF-funded education project designed to engage primary and secondary school teachers in the exploration of identity, diversity and citizenship with their pupils. Key components of this project include the launch of a new website, the creation of Curriculum Development Programmes to support targeted work with schools and young people, and the development of a week-long activities programme from 23 - 28 June 2008. Who do we think we are? is being led by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), Historical Association and Citizenship Consultant Paula Kitching.
(03.04.08)
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Becta, the government agency leading the national drive to improve learning through technology, has launched the 2008 ICT Excellence Awards to seek out the best and brightest schools that are using technology to help learners achieve. This year there will be eight national awards, across five categories, with winners receiving a cash prize to spend on ICT equipment, provision or training. For more information visit our funding and awards page.
(03.04.08)
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The National Year of Reading (NYR) begins on Tuesday 1 April and is a year-long celebration of reading in all its forms. It aims to help build a greater national passion for reading in England - for children, families and adult learners alike. The Geographical Association will be participating in the activities by creating a page of geography related resources. Find out more on our National Year of Reading page.
(01.04.08)
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