GEOGRAPHY RESOURCES JANUARY JUNE 2018

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1 GEOGRAPHY RESOURCES JANUARY JUNE 2018 GTAV CERTIFICATE OF GEOGRAPHY COMPETENCY A GTAV ecourse In 2018 the GTAV introduces our first ecourse, the Certificate of Geography Competency Secondary. This online course consists of four modules: Geography Skills (available now) Geography Fieldwork (available from April 2018) Geography Concepts (available from July 2018) Spatial Technology (available from November 2018) NEW 2018 $200 per module NON- $250 per module Ideal for teachers who wish to upgrade their personal skill set, for out of-field teachers or for teachers wishing to improve their skills in a certain area. Teachers may choose to complete ANY or ALL four modules. You can complete a module at any time that suits you and in any order. A certificate will be provided on completion of each module. Each module in this course is expected to take approximately hours. Committed to excellence in geographical education in Victoria

2 VCE GEOGRAPHY GTAV VCE Geography textbook series YEAR LEVEL: VCE FORMAT: Print book and ebook The GTAV has published four textbooks one for each unit for Victorian students and teachers. Developed and published for the VCE Geography Study Design , these comprehensive course books provide topical case studies that enable students to understand and apply geographical concepts, key knowledge and skills. Written by experienced VCE Geography teachers, the books incorporate text, case studies, spatial technologies, fieldwork, rich data and activities to assist students to develop an understanding of the content and skills of Geography, and prepare them for success in their VCE assessments. The textbooks are available in print and electronic format (Student licence 15 months, Teacher licence 24 months). UNIT 1 VCE GEOGRAPHY Hazards and Disasters UNIT 2 Tourism VCE GEOGRAPHY Details at Textbooks may be purchased directly from the GTAV. PRINT $49.50 each EBOOK licence $35.00 each BUNDLE PRICE PRINT AND EBOOK licence bundle $64.50 each UNIT 3 Changing the Land VCE GEOGRAPHY UNIT 4 Human Population VCE GEOGRAPHY

3 STUDY GUIDE VCE GEOGRAPHY REVISION Preparing for the Units 3 and 4 exam ISBN: Preparing for the Units 3 and 4 exam: VCE Geography Revision Study Guide (2017) YEAR LEVEL: VCE FORMAT: Print book Preparing for the Units 3 and 4 exam is a revision guide designed to provide VCE students with opportunities to practice and revise the use of: directive terms geographical concepts geographical skills. It provides a range of questions based on unseen data as great practice for the VCAA exam. 130pp including tear-out colour section. This book may be purchased directly from the GTAV. $29.95 each GTAV Trial Exam (2018) YEAR LEVEL: VCE FORMAT: Print pack The GTAV Trial Exam supports teachers and students of VCE Geography. Provide students with the best opportunity to address the key knowledge and skills specified by VCAA in the Study Design under exam conditions. Written by highly-experienced VCE Geography teachers who have presented at GTAV VCE conferences and workshops and, in some cases, been authors or reviewers of the very successful GTAV VCE textbook series. The exam incorporates a colour A4 booklet using a variety of colour data maps, graphs, photographs, tables and text extracts. WHAT YOU GET Each Trial Exam pack includes: 1 set of 15 printed, high-quality colour Data booklets* 1 Question booklet (Blackline master format) 1 set of Guidelines for student responses 1 Marking sheet. *No need for schools to do their own colour printing. NEW 2018 $70 each NON- $105 each Limited copies of the 2016 and 2017 exams (two exams available for each year) can be purchased for $30 each. Committed to excellence in geographical education in Victoria

4 PROMOTE GEOGRAPHY study Mount Taranaki, New Zealand : CNES 2004 to 2011, Distribution Airbus DS igorstevanovic/shutterstock Discover all the possibilities! Study Geography Brochure YEAR LEVEL: Year 8 10 FORMAT: A4 brochure Designed for Year 8 10 students and their parents, this brochure outlines options that a study of Geography offers students including ideas about careers. The essential messages are that Geography is fun; Geography leads to a variety of careers; and Geography cultivates a unique world view. This is an essential resource for promoting a study of Geography in the junior and middle years. Set of 50 for $15.00 NON- Set of 50 for $22.50 BRANCHING OUT WITH GEOGRAPHY 2018/2019 EDITION GEOGRAPHY C A R E E R S Explore your next step UPDATED for GTAV Careers Brochure (2018) YEAR LEVEL: Year 9 VCE FORMAT: A4 brochure The Branching out with Geography careers brochure has been revised for 2018, with a new colour and fully revised course guide inside. This brochure will assist students and parents in understanding where a study of Geography can take them in their careers. AVAILABLE APRIL MAY First 20 copies FREE for members 0.30c each NON- 0.45c each Careers Poster YEAR LEVEL: All levels FORMAT: A2 poster This beautifully-presented poster provides a colourful display for your classroom. It is also a resource that can stimulate discussion and ideas about careers that link to a study of Geography. Used in conjunction with the GTAV Careers Brochure, your Geography students can make clear decisions about the pathways that a study of Geography can create. $10 each NON- $15 each

5 PRIMARY GEOGRAPHY Primary Geography Resources YEAR LEVEL: Years F 6 FORMAT: 80 page spiral bound booklet This resource provides teachers with information of the many resources available to teach Geography in the primary classroom. The resource includes: links to online and print resources for various levels information about great Geography resources available from the GTAV (posters, skills teaching books, website resources and the GTAV Orbis library) a collection of Interaction articles which include Geography pedagogy, classroom activities and ideas for fieldwork. $20 each NON- $30 each This is an essential resource for any primary school incorporating Geography into their integrated curriculum. Primary Geography Concepts: Activities and Posters YEAR LEVEL: Years F 6 FORMAT: Set of 7 A2-sized posters plus 60 pages of activities (on USB). These Geography Concept posters have been designed to introduce primary students to the seven Geography concepts space, place, interconnection, change, environment, scale and sustainability. The A2 sized posters are available as a set of seven one poster for each concept. The stunning images create awe and wonder in your students. STUDENT ACTIVITIES Each poster is supported by classroom-ready activities based on the seven Geography concepts 60 pages of activity ideas and additional images A range of activities for students to help their understanding of these concepts. $100 per set 7 posters plus 60 pages of activities (on USB) Option: add print copy of activity book for $20 (incl. postage) NON- $120 per set 7 posters plus 60 pages of activities (on USB) Option: add print copy of activity book for $30 (incl. postage) Committed to excellence in geographical education in Victoria

6 AGTA ANNOUNCES AN ESSENTIAL NEW GEOGRAPHY RESOURCE GEOGRAPHY SKILLS UNLOCKED is an exciting new skills book for Australian secondary schools Geography Skills Unlocked is published by the Australian Geography Teachers Association and written by a team of experienced Geography teachers. $39.95 each KEY FEATURES: Ú Contents aligned to the inquiry and skillsbased requirements of Australian Curriculum: Geography Ú An engaging, easy to navigate design Ú A student friendly approach with step-bystep explanations, descriptions and worked examples Ú A focus on emerging technologies used to gather, analyse and present geographical data Ú GeoSkills and GeoInquiry activities that scaffold student learning Ú A wealth of stimulus material including a diverse range of maps, graphs, aerial photographs, satellite images, diagrams and photographs Ú Examples drawn from each Australian state and territory with addtional international material Ú Key terms explained in embedded glossary boxes AGTA ANNOUNCES AN ESSENTIAL NEW GEOGRAPHY RESOURCE GEOGRAPHY LITERACY UNLOCKED has been written for secondary geography students seeking to improve their literacy skills. It includes a focus on written, visual and oral literacy. Geography Literacy Unlocked is published by the Australian Geography Teachers Association and written by Dr Grant Kleeman. One of Australia s leading geography educators. $29.95 each KEY FEATURES: Ú An engaging, easy to navigate design Ú A student-friendly approach featuring step-bystep explanations and annotated exemplars Ú A focus on the basics of effective written communication spelling, punctuation, tense and the use of connectivess Ú Descriptions of the principal text types used in geography, supported by annotated examples Ú Guidance for writers in quoting, paraphrasing, summarising and referencing the work of others Ú A focus on the responsible use of social media Ú A comprehensive coverage of the principal forms of visual and oral texts students encounter in geography Ú Templates or scaffolds to support the interpretative skills students are expected to demonstrate.

7 i i i i i OTHER GEOGRAPHY RESOURCES Foodprint Melbourne YEAR LEVEL: Year 9 FORMAT: Worksheets, videos and GIS maps. FREE The Foodprint Melbourne resource is developed by the University of Melbourne and the GTAV for Year 9 Geography: Biomes and food security. Worksheets, videos and GIS maps enable students to explore the different types of foods growing in different regions of Melbourne s foodbowl. The resource pack: enables students to learn about their own local food growing area, Melbourne s foodbowl develops an understanding that Melbourne s city fringe farmland is an important source of food for the city, particularly for fresh foods, like vegetables You can access the resources via the GTAV website or download: year-9-geography or as one zipped folder containing all the resources (43MB download) data/assets/ file/0008/ /teaching-foodprint-melbourneresources.zip FREE resource Congrangamite Flood Portal SPATIAL CONNECT Natural Resource Management Environmental management in rural catchments An activity based project Flooding in rural Victoria Hazards and Disasters SPATIAL CONNECT An activity based project Visualising Victoria s Groundwater SPATIAL CONNECT An activity based project Visualising Victoria s Groundwater VCE UNIT 1 LEVEL 9 LEVEL 9/10 Historic Urban Landscapes (HUL), Ballarat Place and liveability in Ballarat Historic Urban Landscapes (HUL) SPATIAL CONNECT An activity based project LEVEL 7 Visualising Victoria s Groundwater SPATIAL CONNECT An activity based project Sport and Recreation Spatial LEVEL 9 Spatial Connect YEAR LEVEL: Years 7 11 FORMAT: Downloadable PDF files Spatial Connect is a project undertaken by Federation University Australia s Centre for eresearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) in partnership with the GTAV. Spatial Connect: is a series of resources which enable students to explore spatial technology applications related to the secondary Geography and Science curriculum builds skills in the application of spatial technology, mapping and the use of big data within the context of contemporary issues includes resources and student activities linked to real-world knowledge sources covers topics including: liveability environment urban planning natural disaster planning sports and recreation agriculture geology and hydrogeology includes a strong science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) focus. The resources can be downloaded at: Committed to excellence in geographical education in Victoria FREE FREE resource

8 OTHER GEOGRAPHY RESOURCES Geospatial Skills: Activity Book Level 5 YEAR LEVEL: Years 5 8 FORMAT: Activity book Geospatial Skills: Activity Book Level 6 YEAR LEVEL: Years 6 9 FORMAT: Activity book SAVE $100* *MEMBERS Class Set of 30 These activity books cover the curriculum across Years 5 9. The activity books cover skills including: reading and interpreting maps, legends and symbols reading direction reading and measuring direction grid references latitude and longitude time zones reading contour lines and patterns sketching from photos interpreting satellite images and photos drawing and interpreting graphs and statistics interpreting cross sections constructing overlay maps drawing and annotating maps and scattergrams. $5.00 each Class Set 30 for $50.00 NON- $7.50 each Topographic Map Kit YEAR LEVEL: Years 7 9 FORMAT: Each map kit includes: 12 topographic maps of one kind, set of reproducible activities to support the map, set of activity answers These map kits are topographic maps and activities which link to the content descriptors of the AusVELS: Geography. Activities and answers are available in word format to enable teachers to add their own questions/activities as required. Map locations available are: Anglesea North Bright Cathedral Ranges Costerfield Deans Marsh South Longwood Yinnar You Yangs $50 per kit NON- $75 per kit

9 Secondary Geography Concept: Posters and Activities YEAR LEVEL: Years 7 10 FORMAT: Set of 7 A2 sized posters, set of activities (on USB) These Geography Concept posters have been designed to introduce secondary students to the seven Geography concepts space, place, interconnection, change, environment, scale and sustainability. The A2 sized posters are available as a set of seven one poster for each concept. The stunning images create awe and wonder in your students. STUDENT ACTIVITIES Each poster is supported by classroom-ready activities based on the seven Geography concepts 60 pages of activity ideas and additional images A range of activities for students to help their understanding of these concepts. $100 per set 7 posters plus 60 pages of activities (on USB) Option: add print copy of activity book for $20 (incl. postage) NON- $120 per set 7 posters plus 60 pages of activities (on USB) Option: add print copy of activity book for $30 (incl. postage) GTAV MEMBERSHIP Membership of the GTAV provides enormous benefits including access to: High quality professional development Consultancy Curriculum information Quality curriculum resources Orbis Library with a collection of over 9000 items There are several categories available choose the most appropriate to you and / or your organisation. Visit for more information on how to join the GTAV. Committed to excellence in geographical education in Victoria

10 The official journal of the Geography Teachers Association of Victoria, Inc. Volume 45 Number 1 March 2017 The official journal of the Geography Teachers Association of Victoria, Inc. Volume 45 Number 2 June 2017 Volume 45 Number 3 September 2017 OTHER GEOGRAPHY RESOURCES INTERACTION Sustainable INTERACTION tourism Geography and Citizen Science Interaction journal free with GTAV membership Interaction is the award-winning quarterly journal of GTAV. It includes regular sections on VCE, 7 10 and Primary content, Digital/ICT geography, lesson plans, Geography career profiles, book reviews, plus information on fieldwork, curriculum ideas and updates, geography news and views. The journal includes regular sections on: VCE 7 10 Primary digital/ict Geography lesson plans Geography career profiles fieldwork curriculum ideas Geography news and views competition alerts. The official journal of the Geography Teachers Association of Victoria, Inc. INTERACTION The official journal of the Geography Teachers Association of Victoria, Inc. INTERACTION Volume 45 Number 4 December 2017 Differentiated teaching Branching out Geography with Geography $15 each Back copies available TEACHING GPS IN SCHOOLS GTAV Members borrow the GPS units for FREE GTAV GPS Units for loan FREE The GTAV has 36 high-end Garmin GPS devices which can be borrowed by member schools as a class set. There is no charge to use these devices. However, if they cannot be picked up and returned to the GTAV Office in Camberwell, Victoria, you will need to cover the cost of postage. The devices come to you with clear instructions and fantastic classroom activities. The GTAV website includes worksheets and videos of Coburg High School Year 7 students using the units: They are ideal for fieldwork and accurate change over time locational measurement, cross sectional profiles and to show the importance of this STEM tool in Geography. Contact the GTAV office to book. Find the GPS Borrowing Policy at

11 CONTACT DETAILS GTAV RESOURCES ORDER FORM / TAX INVOICE Geography Teachers Association of Victoria Inc. ABN Name: School / Organisation: Postal Address: Phone: Date of Order: ORDER DETAILS Fax/ Mobile: Postcode: Will pick up order from GTAV office OR Will require order to be posted ITEM TITLE QUANTITY COST GTAV VCE Geography textbook series see order form on the next page Preparing for the Units 3 and 4 exam: VCE Geography Revision Study Guide NEW GTAV VCE Trial Exam (2018) GTAV VCE Trial Exam (2017) EXAM A GTAV VCE Trial Exam (2017) EXAM B GTAV VCE Trial Exam (2016) EXAM A GTAV VCE Trial Exam (2016) EXAM B Study Geography Brochure GTAV Careers Brochure (2018) **First 20 copies are FREE** Primary Geography Resources Careers Poster Geography Skills Unlocked Primary Geography Concept: Posters and Activities (poster set and USB) Primary Geography Concept PRINT Activity Book Geography Skills Unlocked Geography Literacy Unlocked Geospatial Skills: Activity Book Level 5 Geospatial Skills: Activity Book Level 6 Topographic Map Kit MAP NAME: Secondary Geography Concept Posters and Activities (poster set and USB) Secondary Geography Concept PRINT Activity Book Interaction journal (Please specify vol and no.) POSTAGE & HANDLING 1 item = $10, 2 or more = $15 Bulk postage will apply for larger orders. $ TOTAL PAYMENT $ PAYMENT DETAILS School purchase order no. Make cheques payable to: GTAV TAX INVOICE Cheque OR Visa MasterCard Card Number: Name of Cardholder: Card Expiry Date: Signature: Cardholder s Contact Phone: Post, fax or your completed order to: GTAV PO Box 2066, Camberwell West VIC 3124 Fax: 03) office@.asn.au OFFICE USE: Committed to excellence in geographical education in Victoria All prices quoted include GST. Postage & Prices subject to change without notice. Once completed, this form constitutes a Tax Invoice, please keep a copy for your own reference. All orders are supplied on a firm order basis. Damaged or defective goods replaced if claimed within 7 days of delivery.

12 CONTACT DETAILS Name: School / Organistation: Postal Address: Postcode: Phone: Fax/ Mobile: *If ordering multiple ebooks, please provide individual addresses for each teacher that will be uploading an ebook. Please also select which Unit/s you are ordering via ebook. Unit: Unit: Unit: GTAV RESOURCES ORDER FORM / TAX INVOICE Geography Teachers Association of Victoria Inc. ABN Date of Order: ORDER DETAILS Print Stock If print stock is not on hand, your order will be placed as a back order and a confirmation will be sent to you. Your goods will be delivered once stock is available. ebooks GTAV is only using the Campion: My Connect platform to supply ebooks to our teachers. If your students order their books through another Bookseller, such as Lilydale Books, you will need to order your ebook directly from Lilydale Books. This will ensure that both your students and teachers are viewing the same ebook format. QUANTITY TITLE ISBN PRINT/E-BOOK PRICE TOTAL $ Hazards and disasters - Unit Print $49.50 Tourism - Unit Print $49.50 Changing the land - Unit Print $49.50 Human population - Unit Print $49.50 Hazards and disasters - Unit ebook $35.00 Tourism - Unit ebook $35.00 Changing the land - Unit ebook $35.00 Human population - Unit ebook $35.00 Hazards and disasters - Unit Print and ebook Bundle $64.50 Tourism - Unit Print and ebook Bundle $64.50 Changing the land - Unit Print and ebook Bundle $64.50 Human population - Unit Print and ebook Bundle $64.50 Postage & Handling: 1 $15.00 item = (up $10, to 2 two or more books) = Bulk $15 postage Bulk postage will apply will apply for larger for larger orders. orders. Orders may be collected from the GTAV office during office hours. SUB TOTAL Postage & Handling TOTAL PAYMENT DETAILS Make cheques payable to: GTAV School purchase order no. Cheque OR Visa MasterCard TAX INVOICE Card Number: Name of Cardholder: Card Expiry Date: Signature: Cardholder s Contact Phone: Post, fax or your completed order to: GTAV PO Box 2066, Camberwell West VIC 3124 Fax: 03) office@.asn.au For further information: p 03) e office@.asn.au w OFFICE USE: All prices quoted include GST. Postage & Prices subject to change without notice. Once completed, this form constitutes a Tax Invoice, please keep a copy for your own reference. All orders are supplied on a firm order basis. Damaged or defective goods replaced if claimed within 7 days of delivery.