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September 2007
Look out for the Autumn 2007 issue of GA Magazine which should land on your doorstep during October. A PDF will also be available for all GA members to download free.
(25.09.07)
September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day and here at GA HQ we've had fun dressing up for a good cause. We organised a treasure map (using Barnaby Bear's World Map) and charged a pound a square - the winner received booty from the treasure chest while the money raised will be donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care.
You could use pirates in your geography lessons easily - National Geographic have produced some pirate themed lesson plans aimed at KS2/3: Pirate Map; Pirate Archaeology and A Pirate's Life.
(19.09.07)
The 2007 Ordnance Survey Free Maps for 11 Year Olds scheme is now underway! Visit the OS website for more information and online registration.
(18.09.07)
A new term a new website - Oxfam have relaunched their Cool Planet website as Oxfam Education, giving it a new look and structure. Enhancements include:
- New, flexible search options to help you find what you need
- Short-cuts to your favourite resources
- A new Teacher Support section full of advice and guidance
- An interactive poll allowing you to tell us what you think
- A brand new look for Cool Planet for Children
Find out more at Oxfam Education. Although many of the resources are appropriate for geography lesson, the site also includes a dedicated Geography section.
(13.09.07)
The QCA is holding the launch of their curriculum co-development networks project on Tuesday 9 October 2007, 10:00am - 3:30pm at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), London. The project supports teachers who want to work with like-minded colleagues from other schools, for innovative curriculum development. Background information can be found on the QCA website.The OS/BECTA maps pilot project (making OS map data available online) will also be explained, giving an opportunity to share plans of how to use the data, with other teachers. To register email Judith Mansell at the RGS-IBG.
(13.09.07)
You may be familiar with ARKive, a fantastic online library containing thousands of films, photographs and fact-files on UK wildlife and the world's endangered species (if not, it's well worth checking out). Their education website has recently been overhauled and now includes an extensive range of free downloadable multi-media resources for Geography, Environmental Studies and Science, appropriate for ages 5-16+. Each kit comes as a PowerPoint presentation, containing video files, images, project ideas and background information. Visit ARKive Education to find out more.
(09.09.07)
The new Open University website OpenLearn offers free public access to OU courses. Several courses relate to geography including 'Managing Coastal Environments' and 'Claiming Connections: a distant world of sweatshops' which can be found in the 'Society' section. Search for 'geography' for further relevant courses. All materials are published under a Creative Commons license which means they can be amended and reused free of charge.
(04.09.07)
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