The Geography Teachers’ Association of Queensland Inc. (GTAQ) is the professional organisation representing Geography teachers in Queensland.

This site provides information on

• the Association

• professional development activities

• resources suitable for teaching Geography    P-12

GTAQ has a new contact email

Please change your records ASAP.

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GIS seminars coming to ...

GTAQ and Mick Law have joined forces again to present GIS seminars in regional Queensland.

 Gladstone

October 15

Gladstone SHS

Flyer here

Registration form here

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Mt Isa

October 18

Spinifex State College

Flyer here

Registration form here

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Climate Change latest

March 2010

Don't worry about Copenhagen. Check out Australia.

In March 2010, the CSIRO  released a significant publication on Australia's climate. Surprisingly it received little media attention. Follow this link to find out more.

Nov 2009

The international Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research released  a comprehensive study of the Antarctic environment - Antarctic Climate Change and the Environment. The media claims have been dramatic. Teachers should read the Recommendations of the study carefully before using the material in the classroom.

Geography in the News

These downloadable powerpoints are downloadable are FREE from GTAQ. They are produced by David Lergessner and feature web-quality images suitable for classroom use.

Oil slick closes Sunshine Coast beaches March 2009

Cyclone Larry Then ( 2006 ) and Now (2009 ) March 2009

The Gold Coast - what a difference a week makes. See what a difference a week makes on the Gold Coast - May 2009

Photos from the Samoan tsunami have been provided by friends who were in the area soon after the waves hit.

Thanks to Phillip Bowler Snr and Grahame Shannon for providing these images. 

 Need assistance with your Senior Geography Work Program - Select the following link for QSA Information which should help.

Information on the 2007 Senior Geography Work Program  

For more assistance contact Jackie Dunk

Don't forget to look at the current list of on-line resources available for both Geography and the introduction of GIS into the classroom.  These can be found by selecting the following links:- 

Geography Resources On-Line

On-line Resources for GIS and Spatial Technologies