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Everything You Need for Earth Science Education

Search for geoscience education resources from a variety of organizations that provide credible and accurate Earth and Space Science resources for all ages. The Education GeoSource database has thousands of free resources, from lessons to outreach and teacher professional development, for use in classrooms, scout programs, or at home.

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Ramsar
Established to raise awareness about the value of wetlands for humanity and the planet, World Wetlands Day was celebrated for the first time in 1997 and has grown remarkably since then. Each year, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and groups of citizens at all levels of the...
Resource Type: Commemorative Days and Events, Outreach Programs
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
United States Department of the Interior (DOI)
As one of the cornerstones of the US Geological Survey's (USGS) National Geospatial Program, The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation. It has many uses ranging from...
Resource Type: Image Collections, Teaching Media
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Mystery Science
In this Mystery, students will explore how solid rock breaks apart into smaller pieces through a process called weathering (including root-wedging and ice-wedging.) In the activity, students will model the process of weathering that occurs when rocks tumble and crash into each other using sugar...
Resource Type: Classroom Activities, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin's STEM education initiative for the middle level offers standards-based lesson plans, educator guides, and family activities to motivate students to learn about deep space exploration. The resources introduce a range of STEM-focused careers in space exploration, compare and...
Resource Type: Classroom Activities, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Ohio State University (OSU)
This workshop, taking place at the Ohio State University (OSU), is for middle and high school teachers and introductory-level university instructors who want to incorporate argumentative writing and evidence-based claims in their classes. Aimed at science, social studies, and English language arts...
Resource Type: Professional Resources, Teacher Professional Development
2015, Bloomberg
"Skeptics of manmade climate change offer carious natural causes to explain why the Earth warmed 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880. But can this account for the planet's rising temperature? Scroll down to see how much different factors, both natural and industrial, contribute to global...
Resource Type: Teaching Media, Videos or Animations
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Bristol Gem & Mineral Club
The Bristol Gem & Mineral Club fosters interest in the earth and geological sciences, minerals, and the lapidary arts. We're located in Bristol, CT, where we hold monthly educational meetings, field trips, and our annual gem and mineral show. Interested in rocks, minerals, lapidary works,...
Resource Type: Geoscience Organizations, Organizations
Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois (ESCONI)
The aim of the Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois (ESCONI) is to promote an interest in the earth sciences, among these are geology, paleontology, mineralogy, archaeology, micro-mounting and the lapidary arts.
Resource Type: Geoscience Organizations, Organizations
2018, American Geosciences Institute (AGI)
What’s an awe-inspiring natural feature in your state? Maybe it’s a mountain, canyon, waterfall, glacier, cave, volcano, geyser, natural arch, grand vista, or something else. Identify an inspiring landscape near you, and learn about the geoscience behind it. Start with the geologic maps available...
Resource Type: Classroom Activities, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
STRN for STEM
On this website, you'll find science news and updates from leading research universities, government labs, and innovative companies worldwide. The site is designed to help college students and faculty in STEM fields stay up-to-date on new developments in their area of study. Browse the content...
Resource Type: Classroom Activities, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

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Carleton College
Explore resources and teaching materials for using Geographic Information Systems in the classroom. These sites provide information and advice about how to use GIS in introductory courses and other classroom situations.
Resource Type: Classroom Activities, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 11, 12
American Geosciences Institute (AGI)
"Systems are inherently complex and learning about them promotes higher order thinking. Systems thinking involves assisting students in understanding how the lithosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere independently operate and how these systems influence each other. Encouraging...
Resource Type: Curricula and Instruction, Curriculum Materials
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
Using maps in the classroom invites curiosity, encourages exploration and inspires problem solving. Maps can be used to explore a multitude of topics and can incorporate visual learning, spatial thinking and quantitative skills into a lesson. Read on to vivid imagery from maps and learn how our...
Resource Type: Curricula and Instruction, Curriculum Materials
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
Many geoscience educators have limited opportunities to collect good rock and mineral samples directly from the field. Others lack the financial resources to purchase collections. At the same time, many institutions have an abundance of specimens sitting unused in laboratory drawers. This service...
Resource Type: Curricula and Instruction, Curriculum Materials
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
NAGT gives suggestions for student field trips based on location. Each resource list intended audience, location, summary of goals, notes and tips, etc.
Resource Type: Classroom Activities, Curricula and Instruction
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
This site outlines information about safety and risk issues for faculty and departments to consider as they continue the great geology tradition of taking students into the field.
Resource Type: Curricula and Instruction, Safety Guidelines
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Carleton College
This site examines the role of geoscience departments and faculty in preparing preservice teachers and supporting practicing teachers who teach earth science at all pre-college levels. Information is drawn from the participants and outcomes of the 2003 On the Cutting Edge workshop, Developing the...
Resource Type: Professional Resources, Teacher Professional Development
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
The NAGT Career Hub allows institutions and organizations to advertise geoscience education related job openings, postdoctoral positions, internships, assistantships and undergraduate research opportunities. All Career Hub postings are also featured in the NAGTNews e-newsletter and on NAGT's...
Resource Type: Career Information, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 12
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
View a selection of NAGT publications, including lab manuals and guidebooks.
Resource Type: Curricula and Instruction, Curriculum Materials
Grade Level:
Global SPHERE Network
A coalition of US educational institutions created a database of STEM research opportunities worldwide for high school students. Part of the global network STEM Programs for High-schoolers Engaging in Research Early (SPHERE), the database aims to increase the number of mentors -- researchers who...
Resource Type: Career Information, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
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Education GeoSource compiles geoscience education resources from a variety of organizations, providing credible and accurate Earth and Space Science resources for all ages. Visitors have access to thousands of free resources, from lessons to outreach and teacher professional development, for use in classrooms, scout programs, or at home.

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