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GEOGRAPHY POSTERS FOR SALE

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GEOGRAPHY 2021

HSC EXAM PREPARATION

FOR YEAR 12 STUDENTS & TEACHERS

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DIGITAL

CONFERENCE PACKAGE

for Terms 3 & 4 2021

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Australian Geography Teachers Association (AGTA)

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29 SEPT – 1 OCT

GTA NSW & ACT is offering several scholarships for teachers to attend the Biennial Conference of theAustralian Geography Teachers Association (AGTA) to be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hobart, from Wednesday 29 September to Friday 1 October 2021.

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Geographical Education volume 32, 2019

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Latest issue of AGTA’s Geographia

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Geography Skills Unlocked — Revised edition

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Geography Literacy Unlocked

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Geography Fieldwork Unlocked 

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Pre-service Geography Teacher Starter Pack (Combination of Unlocked series)

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GTANSW & ACT THANKS OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS

  • Mobile Muster – Major Sponsor Thursday
  • Sydney Olympic Park Authority  – Conference Tote Bags plus ONE Teacher Scholarship.
  • Sydney Water – Conference Water Bottles and water refill stations.
  • Education Perfect – Conference Lanyards plus Name Tags
  • Anzuk Education – ONE Teacher Scholarship
  • GTANSW & ACT – TWO Teacher Scholarships.

Geography 2021 HSC Preparation Lectures for Year 12

GTA NSW & ACT has traditionally organised revision lectures for HSC Geography students and their teachers. In 2021 schools will be offered a repeat of the Digital Package produced in 2020 (minor revisions made) with a 2021 Supplement of new and updated materials.

The package consists of pre-recorded videos and support materials. Teachers can use the materials with their HSC classes, irrespective of the number of enrolled students.

Access to the package will be available from Friday 11 June 2021 until Tuesday 2 November 2021 – the day of the HSC Geography Exam. The teacher(s) who completes the registration will be provided with the download details once payment has been received.

More information on the package and how to order can be found here – Geography 2021 HSC Exam Preparation

 

Digital Conference Package

GTA NSW & ACT is providing ONE TIME access to selected presentations recorded at the 2021 GTA Annual Conference to schools unable to attend due to factors unique to 2020 –2021. Some recordings, particularly workshop sessions are condensed versions of the live events.

More information on the package and how to order can be found here – Digital Conference Package

 

The Young Geographer Awards launched – See more information here – Flyer.

The Geography Teachers’ Association of NSW & ACT (GTA NSW/ACT) organises an annual competition for students and schools to foster an enthusiasm for Geography through engagement and rewards. The Young Geographer Awards invites students in NSW and the ACT to demonstrate engagement with Geography, the discipline and with the tools and skills of Geography through the creation and conduct of an inquiry-based research project. Although it is not essential, teachers are encouraged to incorporate the research and construction of the project into their teaching programs to help support students.

Entries are welcome from both members and non-members of GTA NSW/ACT.

 

A STEM Ambassador to represent geography education

On 5 March 2020, Science & Technology Australia (STA) announced 16 STEM Ambassadors who will work, together with their local MP, to help bridge the gap between science and government in Australia. The GTA & ACT NSW and the AGTA Board would like to congratulate GTA NSW & ACT President and AGTA Director, Susan Caldis, on her appointment as one of the STEM Ambassadors. As a contributing author to the Geography in Australia Schools chapter in the Academy of Sciences’ Geography: Shaping Australia’s Future, we know Susan works hard to take informed action around the recommendations connected to geography education; and we wish her every success in her advocacy for geography education to become more visible in STEM education and for geography to become formally recognised in policy and practice as a STEM subject. Congratulations Susan!

UPCOMING EVENTS

#Geography 2021 HSC Preparation Lectures for Year 12

More information on the package and how to order can be found here – Geography 2021 HSC Exam Preparation

 

 

#Digital Conference Package 

GTA NSW & ACT is providing ONE TIME access to selected presentations recorded at the 2021 GTA Annual Conference to schools unable to attend due to factors unique to 2020 –2021. Some recordings, particularly workshop sessions are condensed versions of the live events.

More information on the package and how to order can be found here – Digital Conference Package

 

 

#AGTA Conference 2021

Crowne Plaza – Hobart – Tasmania. 29 Sept – 1 Oct 2021
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GTA NSW & ACT is offering several scholarships for teachers to attend the Biennial Conference of the Australian Geography Teachers Association (AGTA) to be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hobart, from Wednesday 29 September to Friday 1 October 2021.

Click here to apply

 

 

#Geography 110: Intro to Maps

This NESA accredited course, created by Dr. Paul Batten on behalf of the GTA NSW & ACT, introduces the maps and map skills that teachers should share with students within the NESA Geography Syllabus K–10.
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#Online 5hr Course – Geo 102: CONCEPTS 2

This course examines 4 of the 7 key concepts from the Australian Curriculum Geography and NESA Geography Syllabus K-10.
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#Online 5hr Course – Geo 101: CONCEPTS 1

Geographical concepts are a foundation for teaching Geography in NSW. This NESA accredited PD is flexible and user friendly…
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#GEOGRAPHY 241: PLACE & LIVEABILITY (EXPERIENCED)

Understanding the focus of the Place and Liveability unit is key for effectively teaching Stage 4 Geography in NSW. This professional development course examines strong approaches to teaching about Place and Liveability. The course explores the units from the syllabus.

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#GEOGRAPHY 142: LANDSCAPES

Understanding the focus of the Landscapes and Landforms unit is key for effectively teaching Stage 4 Geography in NSW. This professional development course examines strong approaches to teaching about Landscapes and Landforms.

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#GEOGRAPHY 141: PLACE & LIVEABILITY

Understanding the focus of the Place and Liveability unit is key for effectively teaching Stage 4 Geography in NSW. This professional development course examines strong approaches to teaching about Place and Liveability.

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#GEOGRAPHY 111: TOPO MAP SKILLS

Topographic maps are an important tool in teaching Geography in NSW. This professional development course examines the use of these maps for teaching in NESA Geography Syllabus K-10.

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