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Post 16 & HE Resources
For updates relevant to all key stages visit our News page.
Visit the Post 16 & HE Phase Committee page to find out how GA members are working for you. You can also download issues of their newsletter Geography Matters featuring news, articles and issues relating to Post 16 geography.
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| Geography Resources Catalogue |
A catalogue of all the KS3 to Post-16 resources published by the GA is now available to download. The catalogue includes details of all the GA's new Post-16 publications for 2008. All of the resources in the catalogue can also be purchased online at the GA shop. (14.07.08)
Download: Geography Resources for Key Stage 3 to Post-16
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| New Issue of Geography Matters |
The new Spring 2008 issue of Geography Matters is now available to download on the Geography Matters page. Back issues of the newsletter are also available to download on this page.
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| New A-level Specifications |
Unsure which of the new A-level specifications to go for? This excellent summary from Bob Digby gives a clear overview of the issues to consider in choosing a spec, as well as a detailed analysis and comparison of what each awarding body is offering. Required reading for anyone teaching at this level. (NB - specifications may be liable to change following feedback from QCA. Check back for updates) (Added 25.09.07)
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Stephen Akeroyd of The Robert Manning Technology College, Lincolnshire, has provided a selection of resources inspired by Bill Chambers’ article ‘The Barriadas of Lima’ published in Geography, Autumn 2005. View the abstract or login to download the full article. A PowerPoint presentation given by Bill at the GA Annual Conference 2005 is also available to download free on the Geography Autumn 2005 front page.
Download: Migration Story (Word)
This story is aimed at AS students and is used to identify the causes of rural to urban migration (a key factor driving urbanisation in Lima). It’s a ‘storytelling’ activity in which the teacher reads the story to one group of students, whilst the second group are out of the classroom doing a short activity. The first group then have an opportunity to ask questions before a brief note-making session in which they jot down key points as a framework for the next part of the activity. The second group now return and the first group relay the story to the second group, using their notes (I did this by forming the students into pairs – one first group with one second, but small groups could perhaps be used). We then discussed the factors causing the move (classifying into push and pull) before a plenary in which students had to write questions to ‘Ernesto’ on a compass rose format. They took on the role of reporters for a local paper wanting to find out, one year on, whether he felt the move had been beneficial.
Download: Changes in the Barriadas (Word)
This file summarises information given in the original article. Students use this to complete the task on the second page according to the instructions provided. NB you may wish to print the first page in A3 format for easier reading!
Download: Hypothesis Homework (Word)
Download: Hypothesis Homework Help (Word)
This homework aims for students to use their knowledge and understanding of the barriadas, along with the extra information in the ‘homework help’ document, to present arguments supporting and/or refuting the hypothesis. They should then come up with their own decision in answer to the hypothesis. The homework task attempts to get students to question and challenge the ‘traditional view’ that shanty towns are an inherent problem of LEDC cities, just as Bill Chambers’ does in his article.
Download: Map of the Barriadas
Weblinks
The Lima News
Lima – Wikipedia
World Fact Book – Peru
Lonely Planet – Guide to Peru
Lonely Planet – Guide to Lima
Peru Tourism & Travel Website
Lima Maps
CAFOD – Lima water project and case study
BBC News – article and background information on presidential elections, April 2006
Achkiy – a project which teaches crafts to women in the poorest areas of Peru
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| AS and A-level Results Analysis 2006 |
Paul Weeden, Secretary of the GA's Assessment & Examinations Working Group, has provided a summary of the 2006 Geography AS and A-level entry statistics and results.
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| Education Establishments in England |
The DfES made available a set of tables on the location and characteristics of education establishments in England for use as a learning resource for students of geography. The work was carried out following an enquiry to the GA, which was handled by the Post-16 Committee.
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King James’s School (Kirklees LEA) provides its racial policy for other schools to utilise.
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Considering undertaking fieldwork overseas? This article discusses why it’s worth considering an international destination when planning and undertaking fieldwork and includes useful links and sources.
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| Teaching the geography of China |
Sarah Maude (GA International Committee) has compiled a list of resources for teaching about China, from key stage 1 to key stage 4 and beyond. View a range of images of China here.
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| Using PowerPoint for collaborative work |
Getting started with PowerPoint? Liz Taylor describes an effective approach to using presentation packages in the geography classroom. Liz also provides two handouts for students: one a guide to starting up with PowerPoint and the other slide planner on acid rain.
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| ‘Geography needs a boost’ |
Announced Rt Hon Stephen Twigg, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Schools in his opening remarks at the GA’s 2004 Conference. The upbeat tone of his address certainly gave a boost to his audience. Download the notes of Stephen Twigg’s keynote address and read his responses to questions here.
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| The exaggerated death of geography |
| Managing the metropolis in the global village |
The text of Derek Diamond's keynote lecture at the GA's Annual Conference, UMIST, Manchester, 2002.
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| Geographies of diversity and difference |
The text of Peter Jackson's keynote lecture at the GA's Annual Conference, UMIST, Manchester, 2002.
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| Globalisation: what does it mean for geography? |
The text of Doreen Massey's keynote lecture at the GA's Annual Conference, UMIST, Manchester, 2002.
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