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King’s Academy Prospect @kaprospect.bsky.social · 1d

Year 9 geographers making the most of a fieldwork session in a graveyard today; looking at the effects of weathering and erosion on the old gravestones and the geology of the graveyard.

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Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · 6d

If you're a #geographyteacher check out our colleague Dr Lynda Yorke's article in the latest @geographicalassoc.bsky.social Teaching Geography Autumn issue on #inclusive and #accessible #fieldwork

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Oriel High School @orielhighschool.bsky.social · 5d

This week saw the last of the GCSE Geography Field Trip action for Y11; this time it was a trip to Guildford for this bunch, to study urban regeneration. Of course there might have been time for a cheeky @mcdonaldsuk too 💜😉🍔🌎💜 #FieldWork #LearningOutsideTheClassroom #BigMacPlease

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Dr David Preece @doctorpreece.bsky.social · 5d

Delighted and grateful that Secondary Geography in Action is now published and on sale with @hachettelearning.bsky.social as part of @teacherhead.bsky.social's "In Action" series.

www.hachettelearning.com/geography/se...

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Stockport Academy @stockportacademy.bsky.social · 12d

🌍 Our geography students explored microclimates around the school on Thursday!

📊 They used anemometers to measure wind speed and temperature at various locations.

#Geography #Fieldwork #Microclimate #OpportunityToSucceed #Aspiration #Stockport

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Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you for all the positivity about ‘What is geography teaching, now?’ So proud of this book - for teachers, by teachers. ❤️ @jennnnnn.bsky.social

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oske.bsky.social @oske.bsky.social · 26d

From 'The Needles' looking back at the very western end of the Isle of Wight. - The place I've always called home.
#BlueSkyArtShow #Home
#IsleOfWight #Photography #GoPro #GoProHero7 #BlueSky #TheNeedles #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Sea #TheSea #Swimming #ChalkStacks

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The Island Geographer @theislandgeogr.bsky.social · 15d

When a school can't get to the river... I bring the river to them! An early start kick sampling and cool boxing invertebrates from the Caul Bourne for children to study in their classroom this morning.

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Amy.Dev @amydev.bsky.social · 22d

A lovely morning of fieldwork, investigating the river Burbage, until the torrential rain came 🌧️ #gcsegeography #fieldwork

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · Sep 4

Read @geographicalassoc.bsky.social 's new President @geogmum.bsky.social blog on how Geography makes a difference:
* maximizing benefits of studying geography
* sharing how to make a difference through geography
* & doing our best to ensure geography makes a difference?
ga-blog.org/2025/09/03/g...

Geography makes a difference

Our GA President 2025-26, Catherine Owen, tells us a bit about her background and the Presidential theme she has chosen for this year...

ga-blog.org

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Geographical Association @geographicalassoc.bsky.social · Jul 30

For the GA's conference next year, you can also propose a workshop. This is an opportunity for you to lead a fully hands-on activity.

Model you idea or technique to your audience and hand over to them to try it out.

Learn more about sending a proposal here: the-ga.org/CallForPapers

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Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · Jul 24

Why not propose a 50 minute lecture for the GA's Conf? It would be great to have proposals from new voices.

If you have never proposed session before, you can watch this how to video here: the-ga.org/GAConf26Papers

Or you can go straight to the form here: the-ga.org/CallForPapers

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Catherine Owen @geogmum.bsky.social · Jul 21

GAConf26 is happening next April and the GA is encouraging teachers to submit a proposal.

Teacher to Teacher sessions are great for new presenters and I am very happy to answer any questions that you might have!

Learn more about our next conference here: the-ga.org/CallForPapers

Description of teacher to teacher session.

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Bangor Uni Geography @bugeography.bsky.social · Jul 17

Dr Lynda Yorke (PL) hopes 2 gather reflections/poss impact related 2 building #Inclusive & #Accessible #Fieldwork Since the CULTIVATE project ended, research/outputs/CPD & invited talks have continued Can you help capture some of the transformative(?) impact Pls RP forms.office.com/e/wpfw512mMa

Microsoft Forms

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Becky Schnekser @schnekser.bsky.social · Jul 7

Dear #EduSky I need your help for my dissertation research

Are You a Current School-Based Teacher Who Teaches Outdoors?

Are you willing to participate in an interview about your experiences teaching outdoors?

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Hina Robinson @robbogeog.bsky.social · Jul 6

I am still after a couple of speakers for the online primary teachmeet this Wednesday! Any volunteers to speak for 10 minutes please? @primarygeogeyppc.bsky.social anyone amongst you? And please share! Thank you!

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Amy.Dev @amydev.bsky.social · Jul 3

Y8 geographers have been outside in the ☀️ this morning practising their field sketching techniques. Student voice suggested they would like more opportunities to learn outside. Some great work produced 📋✏️

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The Island Geographer @theislandgeogr.bsky.social · Jul 2

Brilliant! So glad these worked well in those locations! A super day for it!

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Anthony Barlow @totalgeography.bsky.social · Jun 27

Just 3 more videos 👁️left,
what will X, Y and Z feature?
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#NationalFestivalofFieldwork supporting @geographicalassoc.bsky.social

Watch now ↘️
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Have you read 👀 the Fieldwork report?

geography.org.uk/high-quality...
What has been your highlight of #fieldwork month?

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Field Studies Council @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social · Jun 26

Hear about the importance of qualitative techniques. Watch a demonstration of two powerful qualitative fieldwork techniques for investigating the geographical impacts of urban change: Rephotography & Soundscape Analysis.
#NationalFestivalOfFieldwork
@timeforgeog.bsky.cocial @sheffielduni.bsky.social

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David Rogers @daviderogers.bsky.social · Jun 26

Money off mine and many other great titles in the Bloomsbury Education sale. www.bloomsbury.com/uk/100-ideas...

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding Geography Lessons

No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the…

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Oaks Park High School @oaksparkhighsch.bsky.social · Jun 25

Thank you to the great geography PGCE students for a great day of fieldwork and GIS @UniofReading. Our year 8 students had a great day collecting fieldwork data around the campus and then working in the IT suite analysing their data and presenting their findings to the group. Thanks @TeachwithGeogs

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · Jun 24

#geographyteachers if you've been taking part in #NationalFestivalOfFieldwork don't forget that you can download fieldwork certificates for all your pupils. See link below

geography.org.uk/national-fie...

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Steve Brace @stevebracegeog.bsky.social · Jun 25

As part of #NationalFestivalofFieldwork @geographicalassoc.bsky.social delighted to publish High Quality Geography Fieldwork for All

It shares key ideas & egs of high-quality fieldwork in primary & secondary schools

Thank you to all who contributed

Download geography.org.uk/high-quality...

High-quality geography fieldwork for all - Geographical Association

The GA's High-quality geography fieldwork for all report is now available, it shows the positive impact fieldwork has on pupils...

geography.org.uk

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Anthony Barlow @totalgeography.bsky.social · Jun 25

Whoop Whoop!

High-Quality Geography Fieldwork for all

Ideal to end...
#NationalFestivalofFieldwork month

From @geographicalassoc.bsky.social

portal.geography.org.uk/shop/view/P9...

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