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Check out ‘CheckIt’ (checkitglossary.com/), a brand-new interactive website supporting students with their understanding and use of geographical terminology, including exam command words. Register your school today for free access until the end of the year!
Check out this month's newsletter featuring the latest geography stories from the SW, classroom resources created by Antarctic Glaciers, the GA and the Environment Agency and CPD opportunities offered by the FSC, the RGS and the GA. Access the newsletter geographysouthwest.co.uk/hom…
Hold the date! We can now confirm the 2027 conferences as follows: SW Geography Conference (UWE) Monday 21 June 2027; SE Geography Conference (RHUL) Friday 25 June 2027. Make a date, arrange cover and look out for more details in due course! Please spread the word.
In our latest Guest Blog, Daisy Scanes, Field Studies & Programme Manager at Skern Adventure, North Devon, looks at the importance of active coastal fieldwork as part of geographical enquiry. Access her excellent blog at geographysouthwest.co.uk/gue….
Have you made use of the excellent Antarctica resources at antarcticglaciers.org/? If so, the hosts would hugely appreciate your support in completing a survey at antarcticglaciers.org/2026/0… to support future funding applications. Many thanks.
Just published, the latest e-newsletter from Geography Southwest, including information and links to the recent SW Geography Conference. Read about the latest classroom resources and upcoming CPD at geographysouthwest.co.uk/hom….
The perfect end of year resource is here! Check out @DTWEGeography Big Summer Geography Quiz. This ready-to-use quiz is designed for Key Stage 3-5 students and a light-hearted way to end the year.
Download your free quiz here: discover-the-world.com/study…
In our latest 2024 guest blog, peri-glaciologist, Environmental Scientist and Expedition Guide for HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, Ashton McDonald discusses the importance of coastal permafrost loss. Access the full blog at geographysouthwest.co.uk/gue….
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Just published, the April edition of 'Newsbites' at geographysouthwest.co.uk/hom…. Check out the latest news on upcoming courses and newly published teaching resources from, amongst others, @The_GA , @RGS_IBGschools the Environment Agency and the Dorset Coast Forum.
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SW Geography Conference (@UWE_GEM Monday 17 June). Free entry for teachers. Registration opens on 1 April. Check out the complete programme and find a link to register at geographysouthwest.co.uk/con…. Book early to save disappointment and please tell colleagues.
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SW Geography Conference (Monday 17 June, UWE) . . . FREE entry to teachers! Check out the programme of events at geographysouthwest.co.uk/con… and prepare for registration which opens on 1st April. Look out for the registration link coming soon! Please share with colleagues.
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Just published, the latest Guest Blog written by Arctic researcher Amy Swiggs (geographysouthwest.co.uk/cat… ) who considers the importance of sea ice and the need to collect accurate, topical observations on the ice. Ideal for teachers and sixth form geographers. Please re-post.
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Just published, the February edition of Newsbites, with details of recent resources and upcoming events from amongst others @The_GA and @RGS_IBGschools as well as the latest geography news from the SW (geographysouthwest.co.uk/hom…). Do spread the word!
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Geography teachers are invited to join a study visit to the South Indian states of Karnataka and Kerala from July 28th to August 10th, 2024. Find out more at stepwellproject.com/enrichme… . Please spread the word.
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Just published, January's Newsbites newsletter (geographysouthwest.co.uk/hom…) packed with information about upcoming events and new teaching resources, featuring amongst others @RGS_IBGschools , @The_GA, the Environment Agency, Rockwatch and @RMetS . Please spread the word.
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Check out December's monthly newsletter at geographysouthwest.co.uk/hom… to read about the latest teaching resources and details of upcoming events from, amongst others, @The_GA, @RGS_IBGschools, @SomersetWT , @timeforgeog, @UK_CEH and @OxUniPress . Happy Christmas!
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Just published! November's secondary Newsbites newsletter (geographysouthwest.co.uk/hom…), packed with details of our latest teaching resources and links to external resources and events including @The_GA , @RGS_IBGschools, @OUPAcademic and the Environment Agency.
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NEW Coastal resources for GCSE and A level focusing on coastal landforms, processes and management in Christchurch Bay at twobays.net/study-resources/. Huge pleasure to have worked with BCP Council on developing these resources. Hope they are useful . . . please spread the word.
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Check out this month's Guest Blog written by @geogramblings, award-winning freelance sci-communicator, author, podcaster and educator. Read about Kit Marie's ‘Young People at a Crossroads’ project and more at geographysouthwest.co.uk/new….
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The Dynamic Coast . . . ready-to-go teaching resources for KS3 focusing on the 'lost village' of Hallsands, coastal processes and management at Start Bay (geographysouthwest.co.uk/sec…). PowerPoints, worksheets and OS map skills. Great to work with SW Coastal Monitoring.
