2. The Geographical Association (GA) is a subject association with the mission “to further the teaching and learning of geography”

3. 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.

4. 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!

5. There are so many great reasons to join the GA... your subject association

6. 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

7. 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

8. 2. Our extensive range of primary publications Substantial member discounts on all publications

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. More GA Conferences Primary National Conference Young Geographers: Our future! London - 16 June 2009

13. 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

14. 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....

15. 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

16. 5. Professional Development Projects Funded project work focussing on teacher led curriculum development

17. 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.

18. 6. GA Magazine Sent to all members, this termly magazine is packed with news and information about the world of geography and geography teaching

19. 7. Networks The 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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.

23. 10. Value for money! Become a member by subscribing to Primary Geographer Student membership less than £30pa Full personal membership less than £35pa Group membershipless than £40pa See www.geography.org.uk/join for current rates Subscribe to Teaching Geography and Geography too for an additional cost

24. so join today..... by filling in a form by phone – 0114 296 0088 online - www.geography.org.uk/join