Primary Geography Champions Networks - part of the Action Plan for Geography
A network for Primary Champions, and also for teachers who join their networks. Anyone interested in the project is very welcome here.
Events
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Quality geography for All
March 2, 2010 from 9:30am to 3:30pm – London
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The second of four twlight meetings in Somerset
March 4, 2010 from 4:30pm to 6pm – Thurlbear Primary School
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Quality Geography for All
March 9, 2010 from 9:30am to 3:30pm – Sheffield
Latest Activity
What have you been up to?
Been on any fieldtrips?
Found any fantastic resources?
Attended any inspiring meetings?
Made any innovative plans?
Found out something interesting?
Make sure you post it and share with all of us!
Photos
A Very Happy New Year to you all! We now nearly 700 members which is fantastic and some great ideas are being shared! Please do tell your friends and colleagues about this network resource and the FREE CPD on offer and encourage them to sign up.
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.
If you are a GA member you can download the latest GA Magazine Spring 2010 now available on the GA website . This site is for all teachers, members or not - but maybe it's time you joined us! Big discounts for members on teaching resources on the GA shop site.
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.
We have a new 'Feedback' tab! Please take a couple of minutes to add a comment about how the Champs network has impacted on practice or how it might support you better?
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
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Cheshire: Chris Trevor &…
10 members
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Hampshire Primary Geogra…
75 members
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North London Network (Ge…
12 members
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Somerset Primary Geograp…
8 members
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Norfolk Primary Geograph…
11 members
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West & South Yorkshire -…
14 members
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John Halocha
27 members
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South London Network (Je…
25 members
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Emily Rotchell (nee Rich…
39 members
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Worcestershire Primary G…
63 members
PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY CHAMPIONS
CHECK OUT YOUR LOCAL CHAMP! Check out the List of Champions or why not have a look at the map and zoom in to see who your nearest Champion is? As well as joining their group 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!
View Geography Champion Network in a larger map
50 Creatively Simple Ways to teach Primary Geography
Blog Posts
21cc BBC offers free courses for students and for teachers
Alan has just sent me a link to what seems like an excellent opportunity. Free courses for students and teachers from 21cc BBC
see below for some content from web page:
21CC offers free workshops for students from 5-19 years old. These workshops can be tailored for your group, taking place over a day or a series of workshops (in the case of secondary schools and colleges working towards coursework material). To see wh
… ContinuePosted by Paula Owens on February 6, 2010 at 7:30pm
Geography gets a mention on the television!
Did you hear it?
What did you think?
Posted by Chris Trevor on February 4, 2010 at 9:57pm — 2 Comments
Number 10 Art Competition - Keeping Healthy
om the site:
After receiving hundreds of fantastic entries for the first Downing Street Art Competition, we’re now on the hunt again for more talented young people. This time, we will be looking for the best drawings, paintings or sketches on the theme: Keeping Healthy.
The winning pictures will be hung in the waiting r… Continue
Posted by Paula Owens on February 3, 2010 at 12:23pm
Visits and visitors
I'm busy planning a focus week and wondered if anyone had any great ideas for places to visit or visitors who can run workshops. Some classes are working on sustainability and environmental change, others at the global dimension and strengthening our link with a school in South Africa. We're based in East London. All suggestions very welcome!
Posted by Bethan Young on February 1, 2010 at 11:04pm — 4 Comments
What I learnt - a Residential weekend with the EYPC
This weekend was a mix of outdoor experiences and led activities. On Friday, members brainstormed ideas for supporting the GA conference and what they would have on their 'stall'. I can promise you some fun games and great ideas… Continue
Posted by Paula Owens on February 1, 2010 at 8:30pm — 3 Comments
Haiti: teaching and learning about difficult issues
Tide produce some high quality teachuing materials so well worth a look.
Posted by Paula Owens on February 1, 2010 at 12:30pm
Cheshire's Geography Champions announce their first two events!
Tuesday 2nd February at the Rising Sun, Middlewich Road, (A530) Wistaston, Cheshire, CW2 8SB
Monday 8th February at The Blue Cap, Chester Road, (A556) Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2DN
You can choose to attend either or both. Flexible arrival time to accommodate your travel – anytime from 4:30 p.m.
Stay as long as you like! Have a drink and/or a tasty bar snack (The only costs to you for the even… Continue
Posted by Chris Trevor on January 28, 2010 at 5:24pm
BING Maps - now with Ordnance Survey Maps - Check out Mike McSharry's blog for ideas and help
Posted by Wendy North on January 26, 2010 at 10:30am
Forum
Ueful books to teach about sustainability and global perspectives 1 Reply
Further to the discussions about books for children when teaching primary geography..... I had a look through my collection and a few favourites peeped out at me, but they didn't explicitly fit unde…
Started by Nell Seal. Last reply by Paula Owens 14 hours ago.
Useful story books for teaching about coasts and rivers 13 Replies
Following up on the great success of the Forum on 'useful books for climate change', please can you help populate a 'worth looking at' list of story books to link with teaching about coasts and river…
Tagged: rivers, coast, books, story
Started by Paula Owens. Last reply by Gemma Kent Feb 6.
Useful Story Books for teaching about Climate Change 21 Replies
Have you used a book with your class that you have found particularly useful for teaching about climate change issues? Please post your title and say a couple of lines about how it was useful and the…
Tagged: primary, books, stories, change, climate
Started by Paula Owens. Last reply by Paula Owens Feb 1.
Geography Policy for Primary School 1 Reply
Does anyone know a good place to find examples of Geography Policies for Primary Schools. I need to update ours and would like to look at some other school's to help me.
Started by Liz Pedley. Last reply by Wendy North Jan 24.
GA PRESENTATION
Please help our research!
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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