New Primary Geography Handbook now on sale

One of the biggest sellers in the GA shop, and often the biggest seller in any specific month, is the
Primary Geography Handbook.
The latest edition has now arrived in the warehouse, and is available to order from the GA SHOP !
Edited by Stephen Scoffham, who has done another remarkable job of bringing together so many useful resources and pieces of advice into one essential publication....


The Primary Geography Handbook is the essential guide for all those who are interested in primary geography and want to know how best to teach it. Published by the Geographical Association and written by an experienced and varied author team, this bestselling handbook contains 26 chapters ranging from mapwork and ICT to global citizenship, fieldwork and creativity.


Packed with practical ideas on how to teach geography in primary schools

  • Suggestions for cross-curricular links and topics linked to the creative curriculum
  • Extensive reference to government reports and directives
  • Detailed advice on inclusion, planning, assessment and inspection
  • Reports on current research and new thinking in geography
  • Extensive reference to ICT, websites and current technology

    This new edition of the handbook has been fully revised and updated in line with the latest thinking in primary geography and the school curriculum. Aimed particularly at class teachers, students and subject leaders it will appeal to all those who believe that inspired, motivated and well-informed teachers are the key to successful education. The Primary Geography Handbook offers the essential components of primary school geography, exemplified in good practice. It provides an interpretation of geography that will stand the test of time and endure in changing circumstances.
    GA members get a £10 discount when ordering the book, which goes a long way towards paying off the cost of a PRIMARY membership.
    Of course, you don't have to be a Primary teacher to buy a copy - I bought one for my Secondary geography department as there's always a chance to plan transition projects and find out what good ideas can be transferred through...

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