Mapping News
The autumn edition of the Orndance Survey magazine is now available online. (12.12.09)
Safer Internet Day
Tuesday 9 February is Safer Internet Day, a Europe-wide initiative to help protect young people online. (18.01.10)
Win £10,000 for your geographical idea
GeoVation is a project run by the Ordnance Survey seeking innovative ideas which utilise geography. Send in an 'idea' for the chance to win a day out at the OS, or submit a 'venture' to get your hands on a slice of the £21,000 development fund. (09.12.09)
Oxford Local Quiz Winners
Congratulations to Wheatley Park School who won the Senior Worldwise Local Quiz organised by the GA Oxford Branch. Congratulations also to Magdalen College School who won the Junior Quiz earlier in the month. Find out more about Worldwise and how your school can get involved on the Worldwise website. (updated 27.11.09)
Ofsted Annual Report 2008/09
A picture of overall improvement in care, education and skills in England is revealed in Ofsted's Annual Report, launched today by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector, Christine Gilbert. Bringing together powerful evidence from almost 40,000 inspections carried out during 2008/9, the report acknowledges overall progress and many successes, but also focuses on where improvements must still be made. (24.11.09)
Sustainable Cities Index
Newcastle has been crowned the UK's most sustainable city in a report published today by Forum for the Future. The index measures environmental impact, quality of life and future-proofing in the UK's 20 largest cities. (19.11.09)
Three Awards for GA at SAGT Annual Conference
We were proud to pick up three 'Commended' awards at this year's Scottish Association of Geography Teachers Annual Conference. The awards were given for A different view, GIS for A-level geography and Fieldwork File: for the secondary years and were collected by GA President John Halocha. (02.11.09)
Cambridge Review Final Report Published
The final report of the Cambridge Primary Review has now been published. It joins the final report of the Independent Review of the Primary Curriculum, led by Sir Jim Rose, which was released earlier in the year. The GA has, and will continue, to keep you up to date on our Reviewing Primary Education page. (Updated 16.10.09)
Cities Project
How can we use cities as a focus for creative curriculum development at Key Stage 3? This exciting new project from Tide~ global learning will bring together teachers and representatives of local government, business and voluntary organisations to explore this question. Visit the Tide~ website to find out how you can get involved. (06.10.09)
Michael Palin Lecture at GA Shropshire Branch
In his talk 'From Shrewsbury to the World - a Debt to Darwin', Michael entertained a sell-out audience with amusing accounts of his extensive travels and memories of his days at Shrewsbury School. (13.10.09)
Global Wallplanner
This wallplanner from the DEA highlights global events that can help you bring a global dimension to the curriculum in your school. Copies have been sent to all secondary schools but extras can be ordered on the Global Dimension website (03.09.09)
Ashden Awards
Up to £20,000 in prize money is up for grabs in these prestigious awards for sustainable schools. This year's competition has now closed, look out for another opportunity later in the year. (22.09.09)
RSS Feeds Explained
RSS feeds offer a simple and effective way of keeping track of the latest updates on your favourite websites, including this one. Once you start using RSS, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it... (12.10.09)
World GIS Day: 18 November
More than 80 countries participate in GIS Day. Visit the GIS Day website to find an event in your area or find out how else you can get involved (16.11.09)
Climate Change Lesson Plans
Plan UK have developed free innovative geography and citizenship lesson plans and peer education materials about climate change ahead of the coming Copenhagen Climate Summit. (15.09.09)
Teachers TV Geography Discussion Group
GA member Stephen Schwab has created this discussion group on the Teachers TV website for all those interested in or teaching geography. Share ideas, discuss good practice and recommend new and interesting resources to other participants including Teachers TV videos. All are welcome from NQTs to HoDs and beyond. (08.09.09)
Free Maps for Schools
Once again, all schools in Great Britain with Year 7 pupils are eligible for free maps from the Ordnance Survey. Have you ordered yours? (15.09.09)
CABE Competition and Funding Opportunities
To celebrate its 10th birthday, CABE is inviting all teachers to submit a lesson idea that uses a building or place. The best entry will win a framed signed architectural drawing for their school. Further information is available on the Engaging Places website. The organisation is also offering six grants of up to £1500 for schools to offer exemplary learning experiences inspired by the built environment. The competion is now closed. (10.09.09)
350: Climate Action Day
On October 24, millions of people across the globe will participate in the most widespread day of environmental action in history, attending over 3,000 simultaneous events in more than 170 countries. Visit the 350 website for related educational resources and to find out what you can do. (21.10.09)
CountDown to Copenhagen campaign
ActionAid has launched the CountDown to Copenhagen campaign to get school children's voices heard ahead of the critical climate talks in Copenhagen in December and to encourage schools to join the 10:10 campaign. ActionAid is offering a free starter pack. (03.09.09)
Iain Stewart becomes Honorary Vice President of the GA
We are pleased to announce that Professor Iain Stewart has accepted the role of Honorary Vice President of the GA and has also become a primary Geography Champion. Iain is well known for his BBC television programmes such as Journey from the Centre of the Earth and Earth - The Biography. (25.08.09)
John Halocha becomes GA President for 2009-10
We warmly welcome John Halocha to the position of GA president for the year 2009-10. With 17 years experience in the classroom, two deputy headships, and a subsequent career in initial teacher education, John is keen to do everything he can to promote geography education and represent the needs of GA members. (25.08.09)
GeoUniverse
GeoUniverse is an emerging site created by two passionate and dedicated sixth form geographers. The site contains numerous articles, book reviews, photos, and a helpful GCSE revision service. There is now an interview section in place. (25.08.09)
Heads Up: Climate Change Forum
HeadsUp hosts an online debating space for under 18s to share their views on political issues and events. A forum on the topic of climate change took place from 28 September to 16 October 2009, in advance of the UN summit in Copenhagen in December. Why not take a look and see if you could incorporate this into your schemes of work? (25.08.09)
National Geographic World Championships
Well done to those who recently represented the UK in the National Geographic World Championships in Mexico. You can read all about the competition as well as the rest of the team's adventures in Mexico in the latest edition of the GA Magazine. (25.08.09)
Geography in Education: Lost in the Post?
Chief Executive of the Geographical Association, David Lambert, presented his inaugural Professorial Lecture at the Institute of Education on Tuesday 23 June 2009. Read more about it and find out how to obtain a printed version of the lecture. (25.08.09)
Prince's Rainforests Project For Schools
The Prince's Rainforests Project has launched a variety of new schemes, competitions and lesson ideas on their new and colourful schools website. (25.08.09)
