GTAV professional learning 2010
The professional learning calendar for 2010 is available here.
Strategies for completing the 2010 Geography Final Examination
A panel of experienced VCE Teachers whose students have consistently achieved high results, will guide you in preparing for the final examination. Learn about the exam structure, addressing the criteria, integrating spatial concepts and incorporating your case studies.
Download further details and a booking form
Free Networking PD
Humanities Leaders of the Future Networking event for young teachers of Geography & History
Brunch Sunday 17 October 11.00am-12.30pm
At the VATE Conference Room 2
134-136 Cambridge St Collingwood
Further details at http://www.htav.asn.au/eventsplus/event/humanities-leaders-of-the-futureoctober-2010
The Geography Department at Melbourne University has its 50th Year Anniversary celebration this year. To celebrate, the Department is having a dinner and an all-day research forum in October. The dinner will be on the evening of October 7th and the research forum on Friday October 8th. GTAV members who are alumni of the University of Melbourne with a Major or Post Graduate study in Geography are invited and may wish to attend the free forum or the dinner which will be a paid event. The link below will have full details 6 weeks prior to the event.
Further details at http://tiny.cc/8ukf2
New resources from the GTAV
Trial Examination Paper 2010
The GTAV is publishing a trial examination paper to support VCE Geography teachers in addressing the criteria for the examination as specified by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
The format is similar to the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority paper. The colour A4 data booklet uses a variety of data – maps, graphs, photographs, tables and text extracts. A separate question booklet includes spaces for responses and base maps and table layouts. PLEASE NOTE that the trial examination papers are sold as sets of 15 colour data booklets* with a Question booklet included in the package as a blackline master format for schools to reproduce as required. A set of Guidelines for responses is provided.
Download further details and an order form
New Perspectives Supplement
This supplementary booklet to the New Perspectives text book published by the GTAV includes new data and information on the two mandated topics for unit 3 and 4 – the Murray-Darling Basin and Human Population. Features include:
* new case studies
* updated data (including maps,
* graphs and statistics)
* new design
* full colour.
Download an order form.
Geospatial Skills Activity Book: Level 5
This 72-page activity book complements the skills being taught in the classroom by providing students with interesting and fun activities where they apply the Geoskills learnt.
Tear-out, double-page sheets are self-contained and refer to black-and-white data as well as 16 pages of colour data in the centre of the book. Download an order form.
