The Geographical Association (GA) is a subject association with the mission

“to further the teaching and learning of geography”

• The GA is a highly influential organisation which was formed in 1893.

• The GA now has around 6000 members including teachers in primary and secondary schools and further education, academic geographers, universities and teacher educators and trainers.

• The GA is a lively community of practice.

A Different View• A Different View is a brand new manifesto for school geography from the Geographical Association

• It is a statement of beliefs and priorities that makes a forward looking and compelling case for geography in education

• It is supported by a whole range of

resources and free activities and

photographs

Visit www.geography.org.uk.adifferentview today!

There are so many great reasons to join the GA...

your subject association

1. Primary Geographer

Published three times per year. You will have your printed copies delivered straight to your door, as well as online access for downloading additional materials

Primary Geographer

Each issue focuses on a different aspect of teaching and learning and includes:

practical ideas for lessons and fieldwork

guidance on lesson planning and assessment

updates on current research and curriculum developments

reviews of books, websites, CDs, photopacks and other resources

...helps primary teachers deliver the geography curriculum with a better understanding and increased confidence

2. Our extensive range of primary publications

Substantial member discounts on all publications

Primary publications Our range of primary resources support National Curriculum

frameworks and compliment the QCA Schemes of Work

Our Primary Geography Handbook is a must for all primary teachers

Core resources

The Early Years Handbook will help all practitioners provide fun and stimulating learning experiences for children

Primary Project Box is a whole-school resource that covers all the subject areas at KS1, with guidance on cross-curricular work and provides thoughts for KS2.

Caring for our world is an award-winning, practical illustrated guide to ESD for teachers of 4 to 8 year olds

Barnaby Bear is the perfect introduction to unfamiliar places and environments for young children

Classroom resources

SuperSchemes and SuperSchemes Basics series can help you deliver a range of geography topics to your key stage 1 and 2 classes

The GA has a wide range of resources to support locality study – from Tocuaro to St Lucia to the Isle of Coll

3. GA Conferences

• University of Derby; 8-10 April 2010

• The theme for the 2010 Conference is Geography: The Big Picture

• Great value for money and fantastic, subject-focused CPD

• Members receive a substantial discount on registration fees

Annual Conference and Exhibition

More GA Conferences

Primary National Conference

Young Geographers: Our future!

London - 16 June 2009

4. Web Resources

Our extensive website is designed to support all teachers of geography. Key areas you should visit are:

• News and events: what’s happening in the GA and the wider geography community

• EY & Primary: all the latest news and projects of interest to EY & Primary teachers

• Resources index: fully searchable index of our teaching and learning resources

www.geography.org.uk

• Journals online: free access to current and back issues (from Autumn 2004 to date) of your journal(s) in the members’ area of the site

• Geography shop: substantial member discount

even more on www.geography.org.uk

and much, much more....

www.geographyteachingtoday.org.uk

• The official site for the Action Plan for Geography – funded by the DCSF and led by the GA and the RGS-IBG

• Providing up-to-date support, resources, fieldtrip ideas, guidance on curriculum making and opportunity for professional recognition

5. Professional Development Projects

Funded project work focussing on teacher led curriculum development

Primary Geography Quality Mark

- recognises quality and progress in geography leadership, curriculum development, and learning and teaching in schools

To find out more visit www.geography.org.uk/pgqm

‘Geography is now seen as a subject to be proud of. Going for the award has raised the profile of geography around the whole school.’

All Saints CE Primary School, Alrewas, Staffs.

6. GA Magazine

Sent to all members, this termly magazine is packed with news

and information about the world of

geography and geography teaching

7. NetworksThe GA has a variety of specialist geography networks including:

• About 40 local GA Branches that arrange

their own programme of events for

the benefit of the geographical community

in the area.

• Special Interest Groups for each phase and dedicated Working Groups ranging from ICT to Citizenship to Environmental

• The GA Ning – an online social network to facilitate sharing practical teaching ideas and resources with fellow teachers of geography. Visit http://geographical.ning.com

• Primary Geography Champions – designed to support teachers and promote quality geography through local networks. Sign up to the Champs ‘Ning’ at http://geographychampions.ning.com to start chatting today

Main sponsors: the Field Studies Council and the Ordnance Survey

Worldwise is our range of free pupil activities

8.

Online Quiz questions are added at the start of every term

Geography Awareness Week resources cater for Early Years to post-16

My Places lets pupils upload descriptions and photographs of their favourite place to share with others

9. Give geography a voice

It allows the GA to have a real influence with key partners and at Government level on matters that will affect your classroom practice – such as the Rose Review.

GA membership helps give geography a voice when it matters and where it counts.

10. Value for money!

Become a member by subscribing to Primary Geographer

• Student membership less than £30pa • Full personal membership less than £35pa• Group membership less than £40pa

See www.geography.org.uk/join for current rates

Subscribe to Teaching Geography and

Geography too for an additional cost

so join today.....

• by filling in a form

• by phone – 0114 296 0088

• online - www.geography.org.uk/join