Why does geography matter?
Through her presidential theme, Geography Makes a Difference, Catherine Owen reflects on the influence geography has had on her own life and the experiences of her students.
So we'll ask the same question: How has geography made a difference to you?
Read more in Teaching Geography: buff.ly/eDKkWbr
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Mud kitchens, water play and natural materials can provide rich opportunities for learning.
Norita McCarthy looks at how sensory-rich outdoor experiences can support communication, language and inclusive learning. Pick up practical ideas in the latest Primary Geography.
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#PriGeogJournal #PrimaryGeography #OutdoorLearning
What does inclusive geography look like in practice?
Maria Lawrence shares St Vincent’s award-winning approach, including fieldwork, outdoor learning and varied ways for pupils to demonstrate their understanding. See what you could take from their approach in the latest issue.
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#PriGeogJournal #PrimaryGeography #InclusiveEducation
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Want to put your organisation in front of geography educators from across the country?
Exhibitor bookings are open for the GA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2027 in Sheffield.
Showcase your products, resources and services, make new connections and be part of three days dedicated to geography education.
Book your exhibition space today: buff.ly/RdJVMjC
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Can song lyrics become a source for geographical enquiry?
Tiffany L. Gonzalez and Voon Chin Phua consider how lyrics can help students investigate place and culture, using rap music and representations of the American Dream as their example. They provide an approach to selecting and analysing lyrics that can be adapted to different topics and contexts.
Find out more in the latest issue of Geography: buff.ly/jBZ0pbd
#Geography #CulturalGeography #GeographyEducation #GeographyTeacher
Want to put your organisation in front of geography educators from across the country?
Exhibitor bookings are open for the GA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2027 in Sheffield.
Showcase your products, resources and services, make new connections and be part of three days dedicated to geography education.
Book your exhibition space today: buff.ly/RdJVMjC
Can song lyrics become a source for geographical enquiry?
Tiffany L. Gonzalez and Voon Chin Phua consider how lyrics can help students investigate place and culture, using rap music and representations of the American Dream as their example. They provide an approach to selecting and analysing lyrics that can be adapted to different topics and contexts.
Find out more in the latest issue of Geography: buff.ly/jBZ0pbd
#Geography #CulturalGeography #GeographyEducation #GeographyTeacher
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What happens when school grounds become part of the geography classroom?
Maria Gogarty shares how outdoor spaces at Newbold Primary School support inclusive geographical learning, sustainability and pupil wellbeing. Get ideas for taking geography beyond the classroom in the latest issue.
Link: buff.ly/ZU0Pa8D
#PriGeogJournal #PrimaryGeography #OutdoorLearning
What happens when school grounds become part of the geography classroom?
Maria Gogarty shares how outdoor spaces at Newbold Primary School support inclusive geographical learning, sustainability and pupil wellbeing. Get ideas for taking geography beyond the classroom in the latest issue.
Link: buff.ly/ZU0Pa8D
#PriGeogJournal #PrimaryGeography #OutdoorLearning
What might geography assessment look like in a digital future?
In Teaching Geography, Katie Hall argues that GIS should be at the heart of conversations about digital assessment. The goal isn't more technology for its own sake, but ensuring geographical thinking remains central.
What would you like to see in future digital geography qualifications?
Read more in Teaching Geography: buff.ly/Mim9X9i
#TeachingGeography #GIS #ESRI #DigitalAssessment #geographyteacher
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🎧 Looking for a little geographical inspiration for your next commute, coffee break or planning session?
Tune into GeogPod, the @The_GA's podcast, for conversations with voices from across the geography community, exploring their work, ideas and areas of interest.
We’re proud to sponsor Series 17, and you can even hear from our own Grace Phillips and Em Kendall in episode #103, exploring Slapton Sands, coastal change and the value of fieldwork. 🌊🗺️
🎙️ Discover the latest episodes and find your next listen: buff.ly/e34V6qy
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It’s Flood Action Week, 12–18 October 2026.
Flooding is an important issue for schools and communities, with around 6.3 million homes and businesses and nearly half of England’s 20,000 schools in areas at risk of flooding.
The GA and Environment Agency have free resources to help teachers and pupils investigate flood risk, climate change, how communities adapt and how we can become more flood resilient.
Could your school be flood ready?
Find out more and access the resources: buff.ly/4TzyntR
General information here: buff.ly/UXSOlFC
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After an unforgettably hot summer, knowledge of heatwaves and their effects is more important than ever – and geography lessons are the perfect place for spreading the message… | via Steve Brace @The_GA teachwire.net/news/heatwaves…
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After an unforgettably hot summer, knowledge of heatwaves and their effects is more important than ever – and geography lessons are the perfect place for spreading the message… | via Steve Brace @The_GA teachwire.net/news/heatwaves…
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GIS shouldn't be a one-off lesson.
In the latest issue of Teaching Geography, Graeme Schofield shares four essentials for embedding GIS into geographical enquiry so that it becomes part of students' thinking rather than an occasional digital add-on.
What's your biggest challenge when using GIS in the classroom?
Read more in Teaching Geography: buff.ly/VxCBWAY
#TeachingGeography #GIS #geographyteacher
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Looking for a new way to challenge your sixth form geographers?
The National Geography Olympiad is a free individual competition for Year 12 and 13 students, designed to stretch students and celebrate geography as an academically rigorous, exciting and relevant subject.
Schools can take part at any point from 9–20 November 2026, with students completing a 45-minute, 60-question challenge.
Link: buff.ly/C2zUyOy
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How do you teach about climate change while navigating the emotional challenges that come with it?
Xin Ai, Chu Xu and Yushan Duan draw on interviews with 15 secondary geography teachers across six Chinese provinces to examine the tensions between the ambitions of climate change education and the realities of classroom practice. The research highlights the importance of recognising teachers’ emotional experiences alongside those of their students.
Read the article in the latest Geography: buff.ly/jBZ0pbd
#Geography #ClimateChange #ClimateEducation #GeographyTeacher
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Sustainability meets real-world learning in The Village School EcoRefill Shop.
Martina Babinova and Nima Patel share how pupils with ASC are developing communication, independence and practical skills while learning about responsible consumption. Read their story in the latest Primary Geography.
Link: buff.ly/Et16NAy
#PriGeogJournal #PrimaryGeography #Sustainability
Sustainability meets real-world learning in The Village School EcoRefill Shop.
Martina Babinova and Nima Patel share how pupils with ASC are developing communication, independence and practical skills while learning about responsible consumption. Read their story in the latest Primary Geography.
Link: buff.ly/Et16NAy
#PriGeogJournal #PrimaryGeography #Sustainability
Looking for a new way to challenge your sixth form geographers?
The National Geography Olympiad is a free individual competition for Year 12 and 13 students, designed to stretch students and celebrate geography as an academically rigorous, exciting and relevant subject.
Schools can take part at any point from 9–20 November 2026, with students completing a 45-minute, 60-question challenge.
Link: buff.ly/C2zUyOy














