The practical guide to building an engaging, evidence-led geography curriculum through the power of enquiry.

The Power of Geographical Enquiry is an accessible guide to transforming your geography curriculum through the enquiry approach, using investigation to engage students and bring geography to life from Year 7 to A Level. In addition to being a key skill of the discipline, the enquiry approach is aligned with scientific research on how we learn, equipping you to create the most effective lessons and boost learning outcomes. In this accessible guide, geography expert David Rogers breaks down exactly how to harness the power of enquiry in your classroom, including:

- tried-and-tested strategies and guidance for building an engaging, evidence-led geography curriculum throughout the secondary years
- the science of how we learn and how this links to the enquiry approach
- sequences of lessons and tools that can be embedded across the curriculum, along with real-life examples, practical strategies and top tips
- guidance on planning entire units of work, including the compulsory elements at GCSE and A Level, and for progression between levels.

This book empowers teachers to use the enquiry approach for any topic or theme in geography. Inspire your students to plan investigations, problem-solve and tackle real-world issues through the enquiry approach, providing rich learning experiences while maintaining the awe and wonder that makes the subject so enjoyable. In addition, the book illustrates how the enquiry approach can help schools decolonise the curriculum and ensure that a diverse range of peoples, places and perspectives are covered.

Now, seemingly more than ever, we need to be clear on what we mean by ‘geographical enquiry’ and its importance in our discipline. This book is an essential addition to our toolkit for doing so! -- Kate Stockings * Trust Lead for Geography, @kate_stockings *
Not only a comprehensive, research-informed review of geographical enquiry and its varied forms, but also a thoughtful guide to implementing it as the engine of geographical learning. -- Jo Coles * Experienced educator and consultant *
A thoughtful, inspiring guide that blends rich classroom experience with academic insight. This book demystifies geographical enquiry, offering practical, empowering strategies that help teachers rethink their curriculum and confidently transform learning in any secondary school. -- Samuel Atkins * Associate Senior Leader & Head of Geography, @samatkins82 *

David Rogers is an experienced senior leader, educational consultant and multi-award-winning geographer. He holds Chartered Geographer status and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. He is a past recipient of the Ordnance Survey Award for Excellence in Geography Education. David is a founding member of the Geography Collective, a collective of guerrilla geography activists, teachers, therapists, academics and artists. He is the author of 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding Geography Lessons and the editor of Hodder OCR GCSE textbooks. Follow David for more @DavidERogers.