Exploring Geography in the 21st Century - An AGTA Resource
A DVD resource to support schools to enter the 21st century world of geography
AGTA has put together a DVD for Geography teachers on Geography in the 21st Century. The DVD contains:
- Articles and resources on 21st century Geography
- GIS skills development, GIS in Physical Geography and Historical GIS books - step-by-step instructions with student activities and teacher guidelines plus supporting geographical data all supplied on the DVD.
- 21st century internet sites
- Technology in the Geography classroom activities, internet sites and resources
- Inquiry project design and work samples
The 'Exploring 21st Century Geography' DVD contains all process sheets, student activities and examples is now available at a purchase price of $95.00 (GST and postage included).
The DVD is available for purchase from AGTA's website. Further information on the DVD can be found by downloading the 'Exploring Geography in the 21st Century' pamphlet.
Taking GIS to the classroom resource
The GTASA has recently launched a new resource to work with GIS in the classroom. The book is called "Taking GIS to the classroom" and is available from the GTASA for $35 for members and $85 for non-members.
The resource is ideal for teacher and student use as an attractive and easy to use reference resource to learn about geographic information systems!! Data and learning videos are supplied on a CD with the book! Download the order form here.
The book guides you through topics like this: * Using the ABS website for research * GIS terms and tools * Creating a map of your local area * Printing your map * Creating your own geographic areas * Thematic maps * Creating buffers * Using GIS to analyse * Data use * Dot density maps * Collection Districts in Local Government Areas * SQL analysis * Mesh blocks * How to read a Basic Community Profile
Arab Gateways Resource
Arab Gateways: A resource for Australian students and teachers explores some of the history, geography, economics and culture of the Arab region. It promotes understanding of the cultures, values, beliefs and diversity of peoples of the Arab region.
Arab Gateways has been developed by Education Services Australia with a grant from the Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR), which is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The resource aims to enable teachers to promote between the peoples of Australia and the Arab world mutual interests and a greater understanding and acceptance of each other's cultures, values, beliefs and diversity.
The Arab Gateways website provides an online version of the printed resource book with accompanying DVD ROM sent to all secondary schools in Australia.
A teacher professional learning program to support the use of the resource will be delivered by the Australian Federation of Societies for Studies of Society and Environment (AFSSSE) during the second half of 2011 and early 2012. For more information, go to the Arab Gateways Flyer.
Taking GIS to the classroom resource
The GTASA has recently launched a new resource to work with GIS in the classroom. The book is called "Taking GIS to the classroom" and is available from the GTASA for $35 for members and $85 for non-members.
The resource is ideal for teacher and student use as an attractive and easy to use reference resource to learn about geographic information systems!! Data and learning videos are supplied on a CD with the book! Download the order form here.
The book guides you through topics like this: * Using the ABS website for research * GIS terms and tools * Creating a map of your local area * Printing your map * Creating your own geographic areas * Thematic maps * Creating buffers * Using GIS to analyse * Data use * Dot density maps * Collection Districts in Local Government Areas * SQL analysis * Mesh blocks * How to read a Basic Community Profile
Geography Teaching Ideas and Projects
- Download Stuartholme’s Year10 Geography Parks project: Annotated Visual Display URBAN PARK DESIGN CONCEPT PLAN. Get the full 13 page pdf lesson and teaching outcomes!
