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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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American Geosciences Institute, National Science Teachers Association (AGI, NSTA)
Describes the purpose and possible uses of the new American Geological Institute/National Science Teachers Association Earth Science Examination. Provides an order blank for obtaining the test. Stresses that the test is specifically designed to test concepts and problem-solving ability.
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Teacher Vision
A printable quiz regarding earthquakes. Questions test knowledge on what fault lines are, where most earthquakes in the US happen, what a seismograph measures, what tectonic plates are, what magnitude is, how long earthquakes usually last, and dangers to people during an earthquake. Students also...
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 4, 5
University of Houston (UH)
A 47-question quiz on earthquakes. This assessment is designed to test your knowledge of material covered in the chapter and in the Internet-based resources.
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
AAAS Science Assessment
This assessment on plate tectonics lists sub-ideas (core knowledge and information), as well as performance percentages for students in grades 6-8 and 9-12. The assessment also lists common misconceptions the students had regarding the subject material. Categories include the outer layer of the...
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
American Geosciences Institute (AGI)
Portfolios, in assessment terms, are collections of students' work that demonstrate what they have learned and are able to do over a period of time. In science, it's a bit trickier to use the portfolio method to best advantage. Since the ultimate goal of the portfolio contents is to...
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
American Geosciences Institute (AGI)
Pre-assessment tasks help you to find out what knowledge, experiences, skills and attitudes your students have before you begin any science instruction. In some instances, you might find it useful to have students write their responses to a short set of simple questions on the topic. Examples might...
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
American Geosciences Institute (AGI)
Long, and short-term projects are great ways of assesing students' knowledge and presentation skills at the same time. In projects, students typically solve a problem, investigate a sience issue, engage in a simulation, or a number of other activities. They then present their results in a...
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Penn State, Terry Englander
Sample questions and answers from the GEOSC 20 Final Exam in 1996
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Science Regents Examinations, answer booklets, and scoring keys from January 2012, on. All examinations center around different topics in the earth sciences (meteorology, geology, planetary science, geology, etc.).
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
American Geosciences Institute (AGI)
Student interviews are discussions with students about their understanding of scientific concepts and phenomena. You can do these with individual students or small groups, while the rest of the class is doing independent work. You can also do interviews if you have a team-teaching arrangement.
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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This report summarizes findings from observations of and interviews with 364 science and mathematics teachers in schools across the United States. Areas addressed include: how science and mathematics are portrayed, the intellectual engagement of students in lessons, the accuracy of science and...
Resource Type: Education Reports, Professional Resources
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The Report of 2000 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education details the results of a survey of 5,765 science and mathematics teachers in schools across the United States. Areas addressed include: teacher backgrounds and beliefs, teachers as professionals, science and mathematics courses...
Resource Type: Education Reports, Professional Resources
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It is generally accepted that children have their own understanding of how the world works prior to receiving formal science instruction. Much research has been done to determine students' misconceptions related to the physical sciences; less has been done to understand children's ideas...
Resource Type: Education Reports, Professional Resources
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
The following list of Earth science misconceptions, compiled from surveys and misconception research, may provide a starting point for discovering and contending with student misconceptions. 
Resource Type: Education Reports, Professional Resources
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Grants are made for activities that conform to the mission of the Captain Planet Foundation which is to: promote and support high-quality educational programs that enable children and youth to understand and appreciate our world through learning experiences that engage them in active, hands-on...
Resource Type: Funding for Science Teachers, Professional Resources
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
FirstEnergy proudly supports classroom projects and teacher professional-development initiatives focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). One of the ways we support these activities is by offering science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education grants...
Resource Type: Funding for Science Teachers, Professional Resources
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Fund for Teachers supports educators' efforts to develop skills, knowledge and confidence that impact student achievement. By trusting teachers to design unique fellowships, Fund for Teachers grants validate teachers' professionalism and leadership, as well. Since 2001, Fund for Teachers...
Resource Type: Funding for Science Teachers, Professional Resources
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The Kids In Need Foundation’s Second Responder® program is dedicated to providing school supplies to students affected by natural disasters. We work with local authorities, schools, and select sponsors to help them return to normal routines. The Kids In Need Foundation operates four key programs (...
Resource Type: Funding for Science Teachers, Professional Resources
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The InvenTeam initiative, created by the Lemelson-MIT Program, offers an unparalleled opportunity for high school students to cultivate their creativity and experience invention. InvenTeams are teams of high school students, teachers, and mentors that receive grants up to ¤10,000 each to...
Resource Type: Funding for Science Teachers, Professional Resources
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
"The Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment is inviting applications for an annual program that enables Indiana K-12 educators to pursue an """"imaginative project"""" that infuses their busy lives with personal renewal and intellectual revitalization....
Resource Type: Funding for Science Teachers, Professional Resources
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