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Chief Exec of @The_GA . Retweets ≠ endorsements. #geographyteacher #backgardenpic #geographerinthenews #ChooseGeography

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Following announcement of review of Curriculum & Assessment @The_GA wants your views on the National Curriculum & GCSE & A level content & assessment. Which aspects of are working well & where you’d like to see changes Share you views on link ⬇️
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Geography curriculum and specification review - Geographical Association

Following the announcement of an independent review of Curriculum and Assessment the Geographical Association wants to hear your views on the geography National Curriculum and GCSE and A level...

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What do students who've studied A Level #geography study at uni? Many different subjects spanning the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sciences & Tech & Engineering inc computer science, medicine, law, biological sciences & #geography @RGS_IBGschools @RGS_IBGhe @RGS_IBG
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#geographyteachers this could become a bit of an obsession ... instant popn pyramids by postcode
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Good news for #ChooseGeography GCSE geography now the 5th most studied GCSE @RGS_IBGschools @RGS_IBGhe @RGS_IBG
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I'm delighted to join @The_GA . I've worked previously with @DavidMLambert1 & @RSAChiefExec , GA Team, trustees & members. So it's privilege to lead it at such an exciting time for #geography & to work with Pres @geography_DAF VP @Robbogeog & chair @AlastairHackney + others too 🌍
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Geographical Association appoints Steve Brace as its new Chief Executive The Geographical Association (GA) is delighted to announce that Steve Brace has been appointed as its new Chief Executive. Read the full announcement here:
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"What can you do with #geography in Government..? Become Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology @peterkyle Or become Minister for Prisons @JamesTCobbler @The_GA delighted to see #geographers at the centre of Government #ChooseGeography
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Hi #geographers having completed 21 years at the RGS I'll be leaving on 9th Dec. There have been far more highs than lows & I'll be still looking to contribute to #geography in the future (& if you have any work do let me know) In thread some thanks (& sorry if I missed anyone)
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"Geog illuminates the past, explaines the present & prepares us for the future. What could be more important" Newly knighted Sir Michael Palin #choosegeography
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Institute for Fiscal Studies analysis places geography among top subjects for grad earnings. Female geogers earn 10% more than average female grads, male geogers earn 2% more. Geog earnings outperform other subjects, inc technology, biosciences and history. #choosegeography
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Please to be able to share the following positive impact of studying #geography with 100s of A level students at the @RGS_IBGschools A Level study day today
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For the #geographyteacher on St Valentine's
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"Impressing a Princess" to be added to positive impact of studying #geography Kate Middleton says she is 'impressed by Prince William's geography' as royal couple visit melting glacier
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Kate Middleton says she is 'impressed by Prince William's geography' as royal couple visit melting...

‘I hope to learn what more we all can do to help prevent and mitigate this impending global catastrophe’

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It's been an exceptional year, but the 2021 results have been good news for #choosegeography Congratulations again from @RGS_IBGschools to the young people who've received results & thank you to their #geographyteachers . The key (& very positive) data for #geography ⤵️
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If any #geographyteachers maxed out on Disney+ you might like this map of where many of the features are set #geographyathome
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A parent once said to me 'well there's no money in #geography & that's why my daughter isn't choosing it. Here's the data to disprove this misunderstanding.
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Ready for #GAConf23 #geographyteachers is this 'too much...'
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I'm delighted to receive this recognition from @RGS_IBG & in my career beyond the RGS I'm very pleased to continue to be supporting #geographyteachers & #geography colleagues through my new work @The_GA
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Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Congratulations to Steve Brace ( @SteveBraceGeog ) on being awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Society in recognition of outstanding support for geography and the Society.
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Climate change is central to geography lessons Climate change is central to geography lessons
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Climate change is central to geography lessons | Letter

Letter: The claim that climate change is a ‘peripheral subtopic’ in geography is simply not supported, says Steve Brace

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My piece on importance of maps & #geography (inc @OrdnanceSurvey maps) for @Telegraph @RGS_IBGschools @RGS_IBG
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First week done @The_GA . A great welcome from the team, lovely to hear about the impressive range of work, a new KS3 project announced with Oak, #GAConf24 coming up next week (& look forward to seeing colleagues there) & a new name badge too...
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Good news for 6th formers applying to do geog at Uni. Geogers have some of the highest levels of student satisfaction in the NSS results, and are more likely to complete their degree – having the third lowest drop-out rate of all subjects. #choosegeography #geographyteachers
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Good news on #ChooseGeography in tonight's @EveningStandard 16.8% increase to 35,268 entries.
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More info on A Level geography * 10th most studied A Level * One of the best gender balanced subjects = F & M entries * Slight decline in achievement, as with other A Levels * a 4.2 rise - despite drop of 2.9% in nos of 18 year olds @RGS_IBGschools @RGS_IBGhe @RGS_IBG
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"Geography saw the biggest rise in entries of any subject, with 16 per cent more than last year." #choosegeography
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Very pleased to receive Hon Fellowship from @RGS_IBG for contribution to #geography
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I don't usually do family stuff on this - though pleased to see eldest graduate today in a v hot Cambridge
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Alison Blunt, Martin Evans & 89 others , including 59 HE heads of geography departments, reject the claim that geography is a ‘soft option’ for ‘posh students’ See this for @timeshighered on & for more on this from @RGS_IBG see
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If #geographyteachers planning careers activities for #greencareersweek 6-11 Nov from @CareersWeek an excellent starting point is replicating @miss_m_pickett 's " #Geographers Wanted" work sheets to highlight careers that #geographers do & more info on the week in 🧵⬇️
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Super proud of seeing this in action today- embedding careers and high aspiration into every SoL, started with the hydrologist today to link to rivers! Inspired by @RGS_IBG training and resources 🌍 #geographyteacher #raisingaspirations
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If you prefer 'old school print' my climate change & geog letter in todays @GuardianEdu
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With secondary & many primary schools returning to online lessons a reminder about the #geographyathome resources developed by @RGS_IBGschools for primary & secondary #geography - all open access & free. See
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Good news * 265,169 ~geography entries * ~9,000k more entries (256,420 2018) * the 6th most studied GCSE * 3.4 per cent rise on 2018 & some wonderful words of congratulation from Former @RGS_IBGschools @RGS_IBGschools @RGS_IBGhe President Sir Michael Palin to you & your pupils
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My piece for @guardian on rise of A Level #geography with 1500 extra entries this year & also see
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The financial benefits of studying #Geography GCSE Fifth highest marginal benefit From "GCSE attainment and lifetime earnings Research report June 2021" @educationgovuk
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Some great #ChooseGeography news today. Both GCSE & A Level #geography have increased numbers for the 2023 exams. GCSE now at 183,000 (100,000 more than 2010!) & A Level just short of 35,000. Congrats to #geographyteachers & their pupils
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If as a #geographyteacher you're short of a 'global good news story' in #geography this interactive shows rapid decrease in infant mortality in Africa over last 60 years. More work to do to fully achieve SDG3 ... but the declining rates illustrative of real progress
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#geographyteacher wardrobe ...
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My latest "science garment": Earth layers skirt #geoscience . I embroidered the names and depths of the layers because you never know when you will need that data 🤣
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Then I discovered the work of #HansRosling @Gapminder . He taught me that extreme poverty & child mortality were falling & education & life expectancy were rising. I went looking for other areas where my preconceptions might be wrong... #geographyteachers
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I thought most of us were going to die from the climate crisis. I was wrong

In an extract from her book Not the End of the World, data scientist Hannah Ritchie explains how her work taught her that there are more reasons for hope than despair about climate change

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Most adults can only wish they had the legendary Sir David Attenborough as a geography teacher, but for children across the country it's about to become a reality. How to watch Sir David Attenborough teach Geography on BBC Bitesize @RadioTimes
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Pleased to share +ve news for Geography GCSE entries on behalf of @RGS_IBGschools @RGS_IBGHE @RGS_IBG via this for @TES "Geography is the one subject that looks at the whole story" Sir Michael Palin GCSE results: A tectonic shift in geography entries
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Hi I'm now a freelance Geography Consultant (having led the education work of the Royal Geographical Society for 20 years). If your school, MAT or ITT programme would like to discuss how I can support you pls DM or email stevebrace04 @gmail .com
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It’s #FFBWednesday everyone! Simply: ⭐️Like and repost this post to spread the word! ⭐️Comment below with your edu bio ⭐️ Follow, follow back and connect with all the awesome educators who take part! Have a great day! Repost, repost, repost 😊
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Good news stats on #geography ⤵️ * #Geographers had the highest levels of full-time employment of social science graduates * 75% of geographers enter professional-level jobs after graduation Full details below Royal Geographical Society - Latest news
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"One of geography’s responsibilities is to reveal the world as it is - not as it was. So if out-of-date resources are used, the subject’s potential to achieve this is eroded." My piece for @tes
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The use of decades-old case studies in geography lessons can give students an outdated view of the world, warns @SteveBraceGeog
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The @RGS_IBG is delighted to see 1.5K more young people sit A Level #geography this year. It inc. study of the carbon cycle, geo-politics & how places change. It's a highly relevant subject for students who want to enhance their understanding of the world.
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Congrats to all A Level students receiving #geography results Also a @RGS_IBGschools thank you to their #geographteachers , who might enjoy ⤵️slide from @JCQcic briefing this AM: 16.8% increase in A Level geography (& degree entries rising by ~3% too this year) #choosegeography
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Why map reading is an essential skill. My @RGS_IBGschools piece today for @Telegraph Bringing £11B benefit to UK, address climate change, getting pizza to the right address & helping us discover the great outdoors - via @GeospatialC @OrdnanceSurvey @scouts & #geographyteachers
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Many #geographyteachers will be familiar with @dannydorling life expectancy tube map & here's some more ... 13 More Of Our Favourite Alternative Tube Maps | Londonist
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13 More Of Our Favourite Alternative Tube Maps

From alternate history to maps of the future.

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#geographyteachers may find the profiles, lectures & online exhibition useful resources to draw on - both during #BlackHistoryMonth2021 , and also in their ongoing work
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Teachers have asked for more info on the stats showing #choosegeography benefits to further study and careers - so see the PPT of data and key messages (& other downloads too). Feel free to use/adapt for GCSE and A Level options etc #geographyteacher
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Going Places with Geography brochure and poster - RGS
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If you're looking to refresh any of your KS3 SoW over 1/2 term do have a look at our modules inc Russia, geological timescale & glaciation, coasts, development , natural resources, India, the geog of my stuff, weather and migration. All available here
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In a world where we get from A to B by following our phones or satnavs, are cartographers mapping their way back into our national psyche? @nadiakhomami in @guardian on value of #ChooseGeography Inc work of @Itwitius , @markcooperjones & @jayforeman
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Britons go map-crazy, with geographical games and books becoming bestsellers

London tube game Metro Memory is a surprise hit, with geography books also finding favour with readers

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"Running your finger along the placenames on a map is a journey through history as well as geography. It’s those little things you can uncover that makes maps so special." The growth of @OrdnanceSurvey Maps during lockdown
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‘Understanding a map creates a new sort of relationship with the outdoors’

Sales of Ordnance Survey’s maps and adventure apps have soared this year, as people reconnect with the beauty and history on their doorstep

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Great online @GeographicalMag resource highlighting contribution of #geography to further study & careers inc great profiles eg @blackgeogorg colleagues & many also featured on #geographyteachers do share with your students
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This is superb for #geographyteachers . I'm getting slightly obsessed finding out for eg the UK imported 10M worth of good from Burkina Faso / whilst exporting 22M value. Very good for any units on trade & globalisation
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How does the UK trade with the rest of world? Explore the data with our interactive
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Lockdown achievement ... 3 weeks 1 jigsaw
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It's a double #geography day ... Sir Michael, past President of @RGS_IBG , knighted by Duke of Cambridge & geography graduate from @StAndrewsSGSD . Sir Michael recognised for his services to "travel, culture & geography"
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Today the Duke of Cambridge held an Investiture at #BuckinghamPalace . Sir Michael Palin was awarded the Honour of Knighthood in recognition of his services travel, culture and geography,
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#geographyteachers this graphic is good overview of what cities are for- serving the people who live there Features #geographer @harrietbulkeley @GeogDurham & @PabloHerreros4 @RGS_IBGschools @RGS_IBGhe Cities need to be redesigned for climate crisis.
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If #geographyteachers asked 'where A Level #geography can lead onto?' see below for what students with geog studied. Geography + other arts, humanities, social & physical sciences courses. To download #choosegeography @RGS_IBG @RGS_IBGschools @RGS_IBGhe
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Important message from @HafsaBobat at #GTEconf21 about need to stress the value of #choosegeography at A Level by highlighting the range of courses and subsequent professional careers that geography can lead onto- not just those thatlook like the ones geographers should 'do'
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Check out "Decolonising Geography" @EventbriteUK
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Decolonising Geography

Why do we need to decolonise geography? Members of the DECOLONISING GEOGRAPHY group will discuss this question and share our activities

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What's the #geography of 'the world beyond my window' Theme for @RGS_IBGschools Young Geog of Year comp. Looking forward to your entries & ideal for #geographyathome . Categories KS2 to A Level ( #storymaps for A level). Read info carefully Entries 30 June
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With a 16%rise in A Level entries & GCSE at record levels 268,000 entries in English school this is good news all around for #ChooseGeography
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Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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New data show that the number of students applying to study #geography at university in 2021 has risen by 3% from the equivalent figure in 2020. This trend reflects a general increase in university applications in the UK, according to @ucas_online :
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Analysis by - Value my degree calculator , + data from @TheIFS , identified #geography in top 10 for highest earning degrees with averagelifetime earned income of £591,000 @RGS_IBG @RGS_IBGschools @RGS_IBGhe
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So for #geographyrevision some quick 5 min animations from @RGS_IBGschools giving overviews of key geog issues. First one on Ecotourism - over 20 to view and all freely available on
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Seeing loads of lovely geography classroom displays & if #geographyteachers want some extra #geography "powers" do see the RGS's #Geographysuperheros - 6 to collect so far (+ links to podcasts/resources on each) & see
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To cap off #GAConf24 my @The_GA @guardian fieldwk piece "It is in the field where yp encounter the messy, real world & develop an understanding of how human & natural worlds interact. This is essential if yp are to become custodians of our environment"
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Geography students are losing access to nature as fieldwork falls | Letter

Letter: Steve Brace of the Geographical Association on how young people can be supported to get into nature at a local level

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What degrees do students who've studied A Level geography go onto study at uni? Yes many go onto do a #geography degree, but many others progress onto other degrees too & the courses in red might be a surprise to some
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Thank you to #geography colleagues who've sent such lovely & supportive messages about the announcement about me joining the @The_GA . I'm looking forward to catching up with many of you at #GAConf24 & through my future work too. #ChooseGeography
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I'm delighted to join @The_GA . I've worked previously with @DavidMLambert1 & @RSAChiefExec , GA Team, trustees & members. So it's privilege to lead it at such an exciting time for #geography & to work with Pres @geography_DAF VP @Robbogeog & chair @AlastairHackney + others too 🌍
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Nice to start the day with a coffee & #geographically appropriate @OrdnanceSurvey coaster
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The @RGS_IBGschools has put together this listing of the support we - & others - provide for #geographyathome & we will be adding to this as more support comes online
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Sir David Attenborough to teach kids geography during coronavirus pandemic via @MetroUK
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Sir David Attenborough to teach kids geography during coronavirus pandemic

Teacher goals.

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Very pleased to have my proposal for lecture on '30 reasons why geography really matters' accepted for @The_GA conference 2020. Do come along to help count them off & if you've any you'd like me to add onto the list do drop me a line.
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A warning to #geographyteachers I've now spent far too long looking at this ... @RGS_IBGschools
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Different map projections distort the surface of Earth in different ways – which means that a square on a map is not always a square in real life!
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Just published new @RGS_IBGschools online SOW resources on Russia, climate change, biomes and the Arctic - for KS3 & KS5. Free to download from
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#Geography is never far from the headlines - migration or climate breakdown, it's uniquely relevant to our daily lives. Spatial patterns are key – why do societies & environments vary from place to place, how have they come to be? Uni profile: geography
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University subject profile: geography and environmental studies

Interdisciplinary study of the relationships between people, places and the planet, involving humanities, social sciences and the natural sciences

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Good news for #geographers wanting to train to become a #geographyteacher . £15,000 training bursary for geography for those starting training in 2022. Details in @tes below
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Whether your pupils are climate striking or not - geography ensures they understand about this important issue. My piece on this issue for the TES today @IOE_mageoged @tes #geographyteacher @nicholascrane
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Lots in the news on climate change & permafrost & for more on this do see the @RGS_IBGschools SOW on climate change & the Russian Arctic produced with @GeogBham & @wwf_uk & funding from @ahrcpress Inc downloadable poster
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Has lockdown been this long?
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Following on from current president @geography_DAF next year's President @RobboGeog - the @The_GA 's future President @GeogMum
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I think this is a good note to finish the week on. The final slide from my '30 reasons why #geography really matters'. The PPT available here & the words courtesy of Sir Michael Palin #choosegeography
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What can you do with #geography in politics? Newly elected #Geographer MPs & Minsters @andrewpakes_ @EllieChowns @AlPinkerton @Heidi_Labour @LordPeterHendy @JamesTCobbler @MPGeorgeFreeman @_LewisCocking @cllrtrisosborne @fivanmierlo @peterkyle Download
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#ValentinesDay for the #geographyteachers 💕 (The Werner Projection)
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My piece on fieldwork for @The_GA in @guardian - a useful follow up to the discussions at #GAConf24 & @GAFOLSIG This is a vital issue for #geographyteachers & their pupils. See below
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This will bring joy to #geographyteachers - read more about @Tim_Walz a full on #geographer & #GIS advocate 🌎💚🇺🇸
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Former geography teacher Tim Walz is really into maps • Minnesota Reformer

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz really, really likes maps.  The former Mankato geography teacher, now a vice presidential candidate, identifies as a “GIS nerd” and proclaimed November 15, 2023 as Geographic...

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Sorry #geographyteachers this could be a little too addictive, a lovely compare the country app from @Esri
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See the relative size of one country compared to another. 🌎 Try the World Sizes app, powered by #ArcGIS API for JavaScript.
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So the @The_GA #GAConf24 ends & all that's left is boxes. Thank you to all the delegates, speakers & exhibitors for sharing your expertise & passion for #Geography . & a special thanks to Isabel & GA team, plus trustees & volunteers for creating a successful conference. 🌍❤️
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On the eve if A Level results, a reminder of the economic benefit (there being lots of other benefits too) of #ChooseGeography @RGS_IBGschools @RGS_IBGhe Source
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Back garden pic
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So what do #geographers do in the workplace - a great graphic from @rgs_ibghe ideal for #NationalCareersWeek @CareersWeek #ChooseGeography #usegeography
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Grade distribution for GCSE #geography from @ofqual & you can run comparisons to other subjects too See
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#Geography is the 6th most studied GCSE, congrats to all pupils receiving their results today & for more info see @FFTEduDatalab subject analysis
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Heading up to Manchester to get ready for @The_GA @GAConf24 . Looking forward to hearing sessions , visiting exhibitors, #geography chat & meeting #geography colleagues new & old - & if we've not met do come & say hello (I'll look a little like ⬇️ minus the Giants Causeway)
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Very nicely done and love the extra commentary 'can you restart it?' - sadly geology doesn't really work that way
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If any #geographyteacher needs to stock up on posters for the year ahead - loads to download from @RGS_IBGschools inc: climate change, careers, oceans, weather & climate, migration, SDGs, coasts, cities, etc. See and search by resource type - "posters"
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#geographyteachers if you teach ocean currents and circulation there is a new @RGS_IBGschools interactive on ocean circulation & the importance of Antarctic Bottom Water which helps transports carbon, oxygen, heat and nutrients around the oceans
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"Geography is one of the most exciting and valuable subjects to study today. So many of the world's problems boil down to geography, and need the geographers of the future to help us understand them". Sir Michael Palin Options letter #choosegeography
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#geographyteachers the scale of international remittances "The Indian diaspora—measuring nearly 18 million people—collectively sent more than $125 billion back to the country in 2023"
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This is grim reading "The city council says the decision to replace #Geography with 'Travel and Tourism' is related with the plan to axe 450 teachers and instead is simply 'what works best' for pupils" @SAGTeach @RoyalScotGeoSoc
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Anger as Geography dropped from the syllabus at Glasgow school in deprived area

The SNP-run city council says the decision to replace Geography with 'Travel and Tourism' is related to to do with the plan to axe 450 teachers and instead is simply 'what works best' for pupils

www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk
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if you've 20 mins today on #IWD2020 I'd recommend a listen to this @RGS_IBGschools podcast on the contribution of women to the development of #geography downloadable here
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From a Y8 lesson Pupils "Can you do one of those 'bully our work lessons'?" #geographyteacher "Er ... what do you mean?" Pupils "when you project our work & tell how to make it better" You mean "peer assessment" Thats it ... "bully our work"!
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