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GTA NSW

Locality: Auburn, New South Wales

Phone: 97160378

Address: 67-73 St Hilliers Rd Auburn, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.gtansw.org.au

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25.01.2022 A book to look out for: 'Geography is the big-picture subject for our times. It encompasses subjects ranging from the microscopic how soils form, and how those soils can be protected and managed well to grow food, for example through to things as large-scale as the future trajectory of megacities and the threat of ever more warming of the planet.' UK focused but applicable worldwide.

25.01.2022 Annual Conference Update It is with great disappointment that I announce the cancellation of the 2020 Annual Conference. Uncertainties surrounding events for large groups and high levels of demand and stress facing teachers and school resources have informed this decision. A date in early term 2 is under investigation and it is hoped that much of the program planned for 2020 will transfer to 2021... pending the availability of presenters. Presenters, exhibitors, sponsors and ...members will be emailed with more details. In the interim, GTANSW & ACT are investigating potential online activities for Term 4 with a focus on planning for 2021. Conference Convenor Lorraine Chaffer

24.01.2022 The theme is for National Science Week is Deep Blue: Innovations for the future of our oceans. During this week MSC will launch a new resource on sustainable fishing - with lessons in Science and Geography. The resources will be launched on Monday 17th August, 11.30am via an online lesson for teachers and students, Ending Overfishing: Virtual Classroom with Marine Scientists. The lesson is targeted at Science and Geography students in Primary (Stage 3), however classes from ...all subject areas are welcome! Very relevant for NSW elective Geography: Oceanography topic, Stage 4 Interconnections and Stage 5 Sustainable Biomes. Teachers and students will also have the opportunity to test their knowledge in a ’Sustainable Oceans’ quiz to win an annual subscription to National Geographic Kids magazine. https://www.scienceweek.net.au//ending-overfishing-virtua/ See more

24.01.2022 The Australian Geography Competition is looking for writers. Read the ad and respond to this email address. [email protected]

24.01.2022 We are very excited to have Catherine Kerr unpack the new Tweed Sand Bypassing Schools resource in the GTA Term 4 Professional Learning package currently in production. This wonderful, new resource, designed for Stage 5 Environmental Change and Management, is equally relevant to Stages 4 and 6. Inquiry based, with a focus on analysis and the application of knowledge and understanding, the resource has fieldwork options and a stimulus booklet with questions.

23.01.2022 Sneak Preview GTANAW & ACT Professional Learning Package. Register soon to get full access for all of Term 4. https://drive.google.com//1wzka5YozcOyxODhuevDbQXrwT/view

23.01.2022 #Aboriginal_poster_competition

23.01.2022 GTA is excited to announce the new Digital Professional Learning Package: Plan for 2021 - for use during Term 4 2020. There are 12 presentations to use at your discretion for professional learning - on a whole staff or individual access basis - for the full duration of term 4. Very generously priced and excellent value for geography teachers in any K - 12 school across Australia. Interstate teachers can use their state /territory membership to get member rates. Download the flyer for details and register here. https://ptcnsw.eventsair.com/gta-pl-package-term//Register

20.01.2022 Looking forward to today’s two sessions She Maps .. and rewatching recordings from presentations yesterday.

20.01.2022 Excited today to be thanking classroom teachers who have generously contributed to the GTANSW & ACT Geography Bulletin in 2020. A set of new classroom posters is in the mail for each of you. Thank you for supporting your professional association and teaching colleagues

19.01.2022 "I think all the future decision-makers of the world should be geographers! We are very reliant on the weather and climate and we need to continue to study and learn its processes so we can continue to live on Earth in a healthy, productive way." Daisy is a Risk Consultant involved in catastrophe modelling.. another career pathway for Geographers https://timeforgeography.co.uk//geographer-month-daisy-w/

19.01.2022 A great Geography resource and activity - #STEM and geospatial understanding - #careers in surveying - follow the link.

19.01.2022 This program looks exciting from the ‘eyes’ of a geographer . Cannot wait She Maps

18.01.2022 #school_to_work Building capabilities through PYIA school programs

16.01.2022 Don’t forget to register for the GTANSW & ACT Professional Learning Package. Eleven presentations that can be used anytime throughout Term 4. Registered schools will also go into a draw to win one of five poster packages - to be drawn on Nov 15th. Register on the GTA website using this link. Base cost only $110 for member schools and $11 per additional teacher. https://www.gtansw.org.au//PL-Package-flyer-for-distributi

15.01.2022 #Professional_learning opportunity.

15.01.2022 #careers #surveying UK but equally relevant in Australia.

15.01.2022 Today I attended the Webinar launch of Our Knowledge, Our way in caring for Country. You can download the document and access a recording of the webinar on the website (soon). A wonderful introductory video (17 m ins) and panel discussion with insightful questions and answers - with more to come on the Q & A section of the website. Great cases studies for teaching geography in the main document and video. https://www.csiro.au//Sustainable-Indigenous/Our-Knowledge

14.01.2022 GTA is excited to announce that Sally Lawrence, lead author of the award-winning series Our Land, Our Stories from AIATSIS / Nelson Cengage will contribute to the GTANSW & ACT Term 4 Professional Learning Package - Digital Program. Sally supports educators across Australia to build Cultural Capability within their pedagogical practice. Program flyer will be released soon.

14.01.2022 Anika is an inspirational young Australian for climate change action

10.01.2022 GTANSW & ACT Online Courses Special deal Excellent for those new to or inexperienced in teaching Geography Visit the GTA website for more detail https://www.gtansw.org.au

09.01.2022 See Karen Joyce's presentation for She Maps in the GTANSW & ACT Plan for 2021 PL Package launched today. Karen addresses the STEM question and demonstrates a mapping activity relevant to Stages 3 - 6 that comprises all aspects we would normally recognises as STEM ... all in a place - your school grounds or beyond.

09.01.2022 The value of a good map

08.01.2022 Still time to join the #edudrone conference #Geography is #STEM Great speakers Online Great $value

08.01.2022 The GTA Professional Learning Package 'Plan for 2021' is now available online to registered schools. Full access all term 4. Sneak Preview 2 Digital Professional Learning Package https://vimeo.com/469947328/f0d5576edb If you missed Sneak Preview 1 watch this one first... https://vimeo.com/469681157/d355811d3f See more

04.01.2022 For those studying Sydney Harbour for Environmental Change and Management this fantastic talk from the Australian Maritime Museum provides a deep investigation of Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander connections to and use of Sydney Harbour and its resources and examines issues of sustainability and biodiversity from the perspective of traditional and contemporary fishing practices. "This Virtual Ocean Talk maps a critical framework for exploring sustainability of species in ...Sydney Harbour in the past and into the future. Leading harbour voices explore the history of colonial to modern fishing in the harbour, present a rich public art program that drew attention to European overfishing, explore sustainable fisheries and invasive species." See Geography Bulletin 50 No 4 for a complete unit on Sydney Harbour and Bulletin 52, No 2 for the condensed version. https://www.sea.museum//virtual-ocean-talk-a-fish-eye-view See more

04.01.2022 Edition 4 of the GTANSW & ACT Geography Bulletin is now on the website - with a focus on Creating Fieldwork Investigations. There are TWO PPT presentations to support the material in this edition. A Special Edition: Stage 6 Case Studies will be published soon. https://www.gtansw.org.au//geography-bulletin-current-iss/

01.01.2022 Subject expertise is essential