Resources
Flooding in Pakistan
A collection of teaching ideas, background information and weblinks related to this summer's devastating flooding in Pakistan.
Top Ten Ideas for an exciting start to Year 7 Geography
Looking for ideas to get Year 7 geography off to a great start? Then these top ten ideas should help! From scavenger hunts to emotional mapping, make sure your students get hooked on geography straight away.
Free Base Maps for GA Members
A selection of outline maps are now available for GA members to download free.
Worldwise Online Quizzes
Have you checked out the latest online quizzes for primary and secondary students on the Worldwise website. Question topics include the World Cup, Kenya, Recycling, Hurricanes and Map Symbols. A library of past quizzes can also be accessed via the 'See past quizzes' button below the main quiz panel. Free registration is required in order to take part.
Built environment resources and events
Created by CABE and English Heritage, the Engaging Places website contains a variety of resources, events and news items that support teaching and learning about buildings and places.
Urban Stories
Some teaching ideas for using Urban Earth to take a fresh look at the urban environment.
FILMCLUB - Free film library for schools
This exciting scheme gives all state schools in England free access to an extensive film library including geography-related titles such as 'An Inconvenient Truth', 'The Day After Tomorrow' and 'March of the Penguins'. Funding is also available to help set up your school cinema covering items such as black-out blinds, cushions and popcorn makers! Find out more on the FILMCLUB website.
Geography Careers Resources for KS3-4
This brand new area of the GA website contains a variety of activities and information to help you explore career options with your KS3-4 geography students. The resources include career profiles, job hunting activities, lists of 'geography jobs' and activities using Twitter and iPhones.
Physical Geography Resources
The GA's Physical Geography Working Group has provided a selection of resources on their webpage, including various activity ideas, a video of teachers acting out longshore drift, and a collection of useful physical geography websites.
Flip Flotsam
Free resources for KS3/4 based on a film which traces the fascinating story of discarded flip-flops in the Indian Ocean.
Geography Blogs
Browse our A-Z of geography blogs and don't forget to let us know if yours isn't on the list.
Oil Spill
Teaching ideas, background information and weblinks related to the recent disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.
Photo Gallery
This members only area gives you access to hundreds of photographs from around the world to use in your classrooms.
A New Stadium for Rotherham United
In this exercise students will gain experience of using GIS to help to reach a decision about the best site for a new football stadium in Rotherham.
GIS Starts Here
Our guide to getting started with GIS. Beginning with the basics, this guide then provides links to GIS software and online GIS, classroom resources and a section on learning about the practical applications of this technology.
Managing Flood Risk
Flooding from rivers or the sea is a natural hazard that has a major impact on people and the environment. In this series of case studies students will find out why flooding occurs and how we can manage flood risk in the future.
Geocube
Geocube is a free online resource created by HERODOT. Move the Geocube around with your mouse to explore 54 geographical topics.
