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My World in 60 Seconds - A GA / BBC Film Project
Give your students the chance to have their work shown on BBC Big Screens throughout the country in this geographical film making project.
Introduce students to a new way of learning
Researchers in Residence places geography researchers into UK secondary schools to support teachers, inspire students and enrich the curriculum. Students learn how contemporary research is relevant to them and find out more about a career in academia. Find out more at www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk.
New look Teaching Geography
The Spring 2010 issue of Teaching Geography is now available online. This issue sports a fresh new design and features articles on GIS, globalisation and geographical enquiry. A year's subscription, which includes this and all the other benefits of GA membership, starts from just £28.50. Join online today.
Quality Geography CPD Conferences
Thinking of applying for the Secondary Quality Mark? Then why not register for our Quality Geography for All courses taking place in London (2 March) and Sheffield (9 March)? The courses will look in detail at how to work towards and apply for the SGQM and all delegates will take away resources and ideas to use in school.
David W. Smith Memorial Prize 2010
The Developing Areas Research Group of the RGS (with IBG) has launched its annual essay competition for A2 level students in memory of David W. Smith. View more details on the Post 16 and HE page.
The YPG Interview: Youth Culture in Castle Square
In November 2009 we talked to photojournalist Jonathan JK Morris about his year-long project documenting youth culture in Swansea. In the interview, Jonathan explains why he chose to focus on Castle Square, how he integrated with the youths, what he learned about youth culture and the highs and lows of the project. The interview is accompanied by a selection of striking photographs taken by Jonathan during the course of the project.
Young People's Geographies
This ground-breaking project encourages students to participate in creating their own geography curriculum. Find out how a 'Young People's Geographies' approach can lead to exciting and dynamic geography which is directly related to your students' lives.
Exploring the Geography of Food
A new set of online CPD courses from the GA which examine how you can use food as a focus for your secondary geography curriculum.
Food Security CPD
A set of free online CPD units that explore the complex issue of food security from both global and local perspectives. These units will provide you with ideas and resources that can be adapted to challenge and inspire your students.
A Different View
Visit the A Different View pages for free activities and photographs for use in classrooms.
Year 9 Project - Comparing Areas
In this Young People's Geographies project, Year 9 students from Sheffield developed their own enquiry looking at stereotypical opinions about different areas of the city.
Planning Your Key Stage 3 Curriculum
Documents to accompany Planning Your Key Stage 3 Geography Curriculum, your guide to innovative curriculum development.
KS3 Geography Teachers' Toolkit Series
This award-winning series has been designed specifically to help meet the challenges of the key stage 3 curriculum. Each title in the series contains a set of ten fully-worked lessons with teaching ideas to engage and challenge all learners.
Price: £14.67 / £9.78
