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The GA working group established to promote and support fieldwork and learning outside the classroomSee More
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Survey: Teaching GIS in Finland, Norway and the United Kingdom
Hi,I am studying Geography at the University of Turku in Finland and doing a Master thesis about teaching GIS. My research focuses on these three European countries because they all have GIS…Continue
Started by Päivi Mikkolainen in Sample Title Mar 19.
Geography at Risk
A request from Karl Donert.The future of Geography is under threat in many countries. Flanders is the latest to experience these problems. Please help support geographers there by signing the…Continue
Started by Alan Parkinson in Sample Title Mar 15.
Draft National Curriculum consultation
Individuals and groups are encouraged to make their own responses to the national curriculum consultation exercise announced on 7 Feb 2013…Continue
Tags: consultation, Curriculum, National
Started by Rachel Bowles in Sample Title Feb 21.
Global Learning Programme - job vacancies
A number of jobs have been created as part of the Global Learning Programme, recently finalised, of which the GA…Continue
Started by Alan Parkinson in Sample Title Feb 18.
Opportunity to link with a rural primary school in Gloucestershire 8 Replies
I have been asked by Kevin Donnelly at Fairford C of E Primary School near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, if I know of a contrasting school, e.g. an urban primary school, with whom they could link…Continue
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A quick question for all freelance authors and consultants ...
Before signing a contract for some recent freelance consultancy work with Oxfam, I was asked if I had professional indemnity and public liability insurance. I have not been asked this before, but…Continue
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Started by Mrs Emma Espley in Sample Title Feb 7.
iGCSE Geography 1 Reply
We are in negotiations with a publisher to explore how the GA can support the international community of teachers (and a growing domestic market) who teach the iGCSE Geography qualification. Attached…Continue
Started by Alan Parkinson in Uncategorized. Last reply by James Sheriff Feb 2.
Fieldwork Funding Awards 4 Replies
Frederick Soddy Trust FIELDWORK FUNDING - DEADLINE JAN 3Ist - Go to…Continue
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Project: Survey Earth in a Day 2.0
I wanted to tell you about a worldwide event happening on June 21st (solstice) at Noon. Survey Earth in a Day 2.0. …
ContinuePosted by Justin Farrow on April 8, 2013 at 1:43
Curriculum Change Diagram
From Alan Kinder
A useful roadmap through the impending changes
Posted by Alan Parkinson on February 23, 2013 at 17:46
Eyjafjallajokull FREE online study aid for the classroom
We have just commissioned an online study resource for you - suitable for KS3, GCSE and A Level and written by two leading Geography teachers David Rogers and Simon Ross.
Everything you and your students ever wanted to know about Iceland's famously unpronounceable volcano - even how to say it!
You will have access to case study material, classroom lessons covering topics from tourism to plate tectonics and managing natural hazards. Video footage of the eruption and its impact, several maps and diagrams and all this combined with stunning imagery to bring the eruption to life.
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Posted by Lorraine Silvester on November 17, 2011 at 14:36
Geography Teaching in Inclusive Higher Education
Check out recent paper "A Reflective Assessment of My Practice as a Geography Teacher in Inclusive Higher Education". Freely available in BJER: http://www.sciencedomain.org/issue.php?iid=83&id=17
Also interesting resources (articles, videos etc) on webpage for geography and geopolitics: www.freewebs.com/jas4
Posted by James Leigh on September 19, 2011 at 9:00 — 1 Comment
Free GIS training events through late June & July.....
The folks at ESRI UK, with whom we've been working for the last year are putting on a range of FREE taster sessions over the next few weeks.
They are taking place in a range of venues, and there are 2 options.
1. Face to face taster sessions…
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Posted by Alan Parkinson on June 24, 2011 at 9:48
GA Conference
Had a fantastic time over the couple of days. Most of the workshops I attended were excellent, with some really useful materials and ideas. Loved the Key note lecture on Gap minder.
Posted by Richard Titley on April 18, 2011 at 20:24 — 1 Comment
The Carbon Trust Standard
From 1990 to 2050 the UK’s target is to reduce its annual carbon emission by 80%.
Over 65% of UK carbon emissions are created by businesses.
The Carbon Trust Standard is awarded to companies who successfully reduce their carbon emissions. 500 businesses currently bear the Standard and are reducing their carbon emissions by more than enough to achieve the 2050 target.
If you want to encourage all UK businesses to actively reduce their carbon emissions and prove it, visit the Carbon Trust Standard website and click YES - http://www.carbontruststandard.com/pages/cutcarbon
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