GA Annual Conference 2026

This session aims to reveal how the worlds of science and geography are linked and how you might exploit this in the classroom. Through three mini-workshops attendees will: reflect on where science and geography overlap and how we can help pupils make links between the two; consider differences, such as subject-specific vocabulary, but also opportunities, for example to deepen skills such as data handling and interpreting graphs; share ideas from both subjects to help deepen understanding and engage pupils in their learning. I am one of the increasing numbers of non-specialists teaching geography and hope that this session helps participants understand not only what geographers can do to support non-specialists in their department, but also what geographers and scientists can learn from each other to bring about a greater appreciation for both subjects.