GAWA 2021 TPD2: Yr 7 - 10 HaSS WA Geography Curriculum Refresher for New or Returning HaSS/Geography Teachers

Professional Learning Focus:    Years 7—10 HaSS curriculum ’Geography focus’ on content, skills and classroom strategies

Target audience:   NEW or Returning HaSS/Geography School Teachers

Program includes:

· update on SCSA HaSS Geography

· navigation through Years7 - 10 HaSS Geography syllabus by experienced    classroom teachers

· model sample programs & assessments

· fieldwork suggestions

· lesson tasks and useful websites

Keynote Content Experts: Experienced HaSS Geography specialists: Peggy Bakalis, Rachel Scott and Jon Wyllie

Presentation 1: Year 9  Food Security and Biomes

Alysia Kepert: Principal Consultant Agricultural Education

Presentation 2: Year 7  Water in the World

Tanya Burnett: Water Corporation