Geography Champions

Primary Geography Champions Network

A network for primary teachers created by the Geographical Association for the Primary Geography Champions project.

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Charlotte Turner and Elizabeth Kinch are now friends
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Ben Ballin commented on Paula Owens's group Coventry Amy Dowling
"Hi there - thanks for your comment, Amy. Application forms for the Gambia course are now downloadable from http://www.tidec.org/cpd-events/study-visits/gambia-study-visit-course-2012-2013-ks1-4"
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Ben Ballin commented on Alan Parkinson's group North Shropshire - Elayne Higgins
"Hi there - application forms for the Gambia course are now downloadable from http://www.tidec.org/cpd-events/study-visits/gambia-study-visit-course-2012-2013-ks1-4"
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Ben Ballin commented on Paula Owens's group Di Swift, Walsall and the West Midlands Group
"By way of a follow up to yesterday’s e-mail ... application forms and information on the Gambia study visit course are now online  With thanks…"
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Sharon Witt added a discussion to the group Hampshire Primary Geography Champion Network
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Were you taught by Jane Fairclough at the University of WInchester?

Calling all former students of Jane!Jane has retired from the University and we are having a small gathering to wish her well on Thursday 24th May at 4.30 -5.30 in Medecroft 15.It would be lovely to see any former students who can make it !We realise it is short notice  - but we would love to see you ! If you can make it please email me to let me know you are coming along!If you cannot make it but would like to send a message  please send it to me via e mail Thank youSharon  …See More
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Ben Ballin commented on Paula Owens's group Di Swift, Walsall and the West Midlands Group
"Thanks, Di"
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Di Swift, Walsall and the West Midlands Group

Hi there, if you are a teacher based in the West Midlands Region and would like the chance to share and develop your interest in primary geography then this is a place for you!See More
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Diane Swift commented on Paula Owens's group Di Swift, Walsall and the West Midlands Group
"Thanks Ben - as you suggest a great opportunity. Best Wishes Di"
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Claire Tandara is now a member of Geography Champions
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Amy Claire Dowling added a discussion to the group Coventry Amy Dowling
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Weather - making it fun!

The weather is "still Britain's favourite topic of conversation with three quarters of us discussing it more than anything else" (The Telegraph, 2012). So...let's make this topic fun!!! Here's a couple of ideas to get you started:- Use a collection of photographs that depict different temperatures. For example; a photo with people wearing sunglasses and  t-shirts. Children need to use their detective skills to work out the weather (in this case - sunny, warm). It will also encourage children to…See More
May 16
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Amy Claire Dowling left a comment for Sharon Witt
"Hi Sharon, I am good thank you, how are you? Work is getting busier, a school group in every day this week!!! Luckily, we have just missed the rain each time. Any news? :) Amy"
May 16
Daniel Raven-Ellison posted a blog post

Your pupils can win £100 to solve a food-related problem

How can your community feed itself better? Answer this question with a good idea and you can win a slice of £400 from Ordnance Survey to make it happen. Just complete the three missions on this page by:identifying a food-related problem,thinking of an idea that tackles the problem,creating a plan to make your solution happen.Your problem can be anything to do with the growing, harvesting or transporting…See More
May 16
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Paula Owens posted a blog post

Brag about your outdoor experience!

Have you or your pupils been on a bit of a micro adventure recently? In other words have you braved the big outdoors and been a bit amazed by it? Have you done something to move out of your comfort zone? Al Humphreys the British explorer and Geography Champion is looking for some examples of ordinary people having outdoor fun .. read more here…See More
May 16
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Paula Owens left a comment for Laura Ridley
"Welcome Laura. You should be a member of the Southend Teachers Group now as well. You can access the PPTs there. Let me know if you have any problems."
May 15
Bridget Mary Frampton left a comment for Robert Taylor
"Hi Robert Glad you have joined the group. If you have any resources or information to share please send them. Thanks."
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1 Were you taught by Jane Fairclough at the University of WInchester?

Were you taught by Jane Fairclough at the University of WInchester?
 

 

A Geographical Association project - join the GA here.

 

Welcome to our collaborative learning community. With more than 1200 members it is a great place to share ideas, resources and news about primary geography and the primary curriculum. Do browse the library of great Blog Posts with keyword links here  and add your own posts. Please do take the time to comment on queries and thoughts submitted by others.

A big welcome to all new members! Remember, you can have your own page AND belong to a group where 'local' discussions are held – our Champions are keen for you to join them so please find a relevant group in your area to join by checking the list below or using the map.

IMPORTANT: If you have applied to join our network but not been given access it is probably because you have either a suspicious looking email address or name - eg a christian name only. We moderate each new member individually and do our very best to avoid having spam on the site.

FREE FOR ALL TEACHERS: stunning image sets available to download as part of A Different View - the Manifesto for Geography plus accompanying free activities written by teachers - well worth a look.

Please do add a picture of yourself to our professional networking site as it makes it much more friendly. See the blog adding your image if you're not sure.

NEW! A tab to a page for Primary Geographer the Primary Journal. Find out what's available now and coming next, plus how to submit articles. Also a new tab for the Primary Geography Quality Mark. Are you going for the award? Why not post a discussion there?

WHAT THE GA DOES FOR PRIMARY PPT NOW AVAILABLE AS A DIRECT DOWNLOAD
GA Primary PowerPoint.ppt This is an adapted version of the GA ppt at the bottom of this page made relevant just for the primary phase - thanks Nicola!

Groups

PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY CHAMPIONS

CHECK OUT YOUR LOCAL CHAMP!
Have a look at the map and zoom in to see who your nearest Champion is? As well as joining their 'group page' for discussions you may want to attend one of their forthcoming face to face sessions for high quality, free CPD (plus certificate, cake, biscuits, tea, coffee ...). Or, you may want to suggest an event in your local area that meets your needs. So get networking!

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EDUCATION BILL

 The Education Bill received Royal Assent on the 15th November 2011.

 

You can read an overview of the key points on the DfE site  or find out more by visiting the Parliament site

 

The DfE will announce in Spring 2012 which other subjects will be part of the new statutory curriculum for primary and we hope that geography will be one of those. Currently, the confirmed statutory subjects are English, Mathematics, Science and PE.  

 

You can find out more about the Education Bill and the proposed timetable by visiting a Q and A section on the GA site

 

Primary Geography, the journal for primary teachers, is also running a series of Curriculum think pieces in the next few issues. The first article  discusses the question of knowledge and core knowledge Summer Issue 2011 and a second article written by Di Swift appears in Autumn 2011 edition of this journal for GA members.

Blog Posts

Your pupils can win £100 to solve a food-related problem

How can your community feed itself better? Answer this question with a good idea and you can win a slice of £400 from Ordnance Survey to make it happen. Just complete the three missions on this page by:

  • identifying a food-related problem,
  • thinking of an idea that tackles the problem,
  • creating a plan to make your solution happen.

Your…

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Posted by Daniel Raven-Ellison on May 16, 2012 at 15:29

Brag about your outdoor experience!

Have you or your pupils been on a bit of a micro adventure recently? In other words have you braved the big outdoors and been a bit amazed by it? Have you done something to move out of your comfort zone?

 

Al Humphreys the British explorer and Geography Champion is looking for some examples of ordinary people having outdoor fun .. read more here…

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Posted by Paula Owens on May 16, 2012 at 11:11

New FREE Global Wallplanner for the 2012-13 school year

Today's TES (Friday 11 May 2012) includes a free Global Wallplanner for the 2012-13 school year, with lots of global dates for the year ahead such as World Water Day, Refugee Week, Earth Day, etc.

If you missed your TES today, don't worry, we have plenty copies available for you to order. Go…

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Posted by Moira Jenkins on May 11, 2012 at 13:28 — 1 Comment

GA Conference 2012

 

First working day after an excellent GA Conference. Were you there? It was really fantastic! The theme of 'Geographies of Difference' came through loud and clear and gave a really good thread to follow and learn from.

Fran Martin's keynote lecture was of course amazing as were all of the workshops and lectures that I attended. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the electronic resources from the sessions that will be appearing on the GA site very soon.

It was…

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Posted by Paula Owens on April 17, 2012 at 17:15

Can Forest Schools help raise attainment?

Short film from BBB on the potential benefits of Forest Schools

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-17283190

 

I've seen some great learning taking place at Forest Schools and read and heard testimony from a primary head teacher who has spent some time embedding the ethos of Forest Schools into her curriculum - her school has recently been judged 'outstanding'.

 

Do you engage with Forest School…

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Posted by Paula Owens on March 7, 2012 at 18:02

Tide~ Global learning has a new address

Tide- global learning – Change of address…

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Posted by Paula Owens on March 7, 2012 at 12:51

Summary Henley Review Cultural Education

Thanks to Alison Peacock from the Cambridge Primary Review who has sent this summary of Darren Henley's Review of Cultural Education.  The summary focuses on the recommendations and also on implications for the primary curriculum.  The full report can be accessed here:…

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Posted by Paula Owens on March 6, 2012 at 17:30

Some reading and film resources recommended from Charney Primary Geography Conference

 

Following a great primary geography conference at Charney we followed up on a few ‘must sees’ or ‘must reads’ ... here they are for those who attended and also for those who didn’t but who might be interested ...



Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman – review  http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/dec/13/thinking-fast-slow-daniel-kahneman

The chapters are short…

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Posted by Paula Owens on March 6, 2012 at 17:18

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iPads and Primary Geography

Hello, I'm a student teacher and am interested in teaching geography through iPads. Does anyone know any brilliant geography Apps or have any experiences of teaching geography using iPads? Have you…Continue

Started by Charlotte Ford Apr 27.

Keystage 2 fieldwork competition

Planning for fieldwork  - here is an opportunityThe Frederick Soddy Trust has launched the 'Go the Extra Mile' KS2 fieldwork competition in conjunction with the Geographical Association as part of…Continue

Started by Rachel Bowles Nov 17, 2011.

Global Dimension - Assessing Children's Attitudes and Understanding

Hi all, I am beginning a project on embedding the Global Dimension in our curriculum and I'm thinking about how to measure what the project achieves in terms of developing understanding and attitudes…Continue

Started by Hayley Shortt Oct 9, 2011.

The Early Years and Primary Phase Committee Writing Weekend‏

The Early Years and Primary Phase Committee have organised a Writing Weekend this weekend (16-18th September) at Malham Tarn Field Studies Centre, North Yorkshire. Unfortunately, one of our group of…Continue

Started by Gemma Kent Sep 14, 2011.

GA PRESENTATION

What is the Geographical Association? What do we do? How can we help you?

Find out more about us here ...

 

About the GA

Download this presentation to share at staff meetings
GA_AUAboutTheGA.ppt

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how to add yourself to our Google map.doc
We have a map showing the location and details of the Primary Champions but thought it would be great to have an interactive collaborative map that shows how support for, and confidence in, primary geography is spread across the UK. This will help us report about the needs of teachers in England to the DCSF and will also help the GA to target teacher support more effectively across the entire UK. Please do take the time to add your details - see the 'how to' documentation for a step by step guide. Many thanks!

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