Join GTAQ in our twilight professional learning session supporting those teachers who are beginning or new to teaching Geography in the classroom.

Our session will cover

• Why does it matter for students to learn geography?
• Geographical Concepts
• Geographical Skills
• Geographic Inquiry Skills
• Developing Geographical Questions
• Fieldwork in Geography
• Moving from V8.4 to V9.0 of the Australian Curriculum
• Go to resources for new to Geography teachers

You may choose to add two amazing AGTA resources to your registration

Geography Skills Unlocked — Second edition

The very popular Geography Skills Unlocked has received its second revision. The revision includes an update of the statistics used throughout the book.

Key features:

• Contents aligned to the inquiry and skills-based requirements of Australian Curriculum: Geography
• An engaging, easy to navigate design
• A student friendly approach with step-by-step explanations, descriptions and worked examples
• A focus on emerging technologies used to gather, analyse and present geographical data
• GeoSkills and GeoInquiry activities that scaffold student learning
• A wealth of stimulus material including a diverse range of maps, graphs, aerial photographs, satellite images, diagrams and photographs
• Examples drawn from each Australian state and territory with additional international material
• Key terms explained in embedded glossary boxes

AND

Geography Fieldwork Unlocked

Geography Fieldwork Unlocked features 34 inquiry-based fieldwork activities developed by a team of experienced Geography educators.

Key features:

• Section 1 of the book introduces the reader to inquiry-based fieldwork. It provides guidance in developing fieldwork action plans, research methodologies, and data collection tools and approaches as well as guidance on the presentation and communication of fieldwork findings.
• Section 2 features nine fieldwork activities for primary students (Years F/K–6). Each of these activities has been designed to develop students’ conceptual understanding and the skills associated with inquiry-based learning.
• Section 3 showcases 25 fieldwork activities aligned to the topics studied by students in Years 7–10.
• Each fieldwork activity is framed by one or more inquiry questions. They also feature: a statement of expected learning; a list of the equipment needed to successfully complete each fieldwork activity; a short introduction; background information that contextualises student learning; pre-fieldwork activities; and detailed step-by-step instructions on how to complete each fieldwork task.

BOTH for just $90 with your registration.