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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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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
2013, MinuteEarth
This YouTube clip from MinuteEarth describes how soil liquefaction works, and why it causes buildings and cars to collapse and sink into the ground.
Resource Type: Teaching Media, Videos or Animations
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
2015, MinuteEarth
Where rivers meet the ocean, coastlines tend to bend either inward or outward, creating estuaries and deltas. But how do they get those shapes?
Resource Type: Teaching Media, Videos or Animations
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Here you will find an array of free resources for you and your classroom. Clicking on the title takes you to the resource described.
Resource Type: Curricula and Instruction, Curriculum Materials

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Western Kentucky University (WKU)
The National STEM Scholar program works to inspire the creativity and passion of middle school science teachers, ten of whom will be selected for this prestigious program. Scholars will engage in hands-on, minds-on science activities; connect with speakers and thought leaders in STEM education;...
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Smithsonian Institution
Learn how to bring the museum experience into your classroom through informal STEM education at our Teacher Innovator Institute. Spend two weeks in Washington, DC, working with education and STEM experts to explore the connections between informal STEM education and authentic learning. Develop an...
Resource Type: Professional Resources, Teacher Professional Development
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United States Department of Energy (DOE)
The US Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy is excited to present printable study guides and activities emphasizing the importance of coal, natural gas, and petroleum to our everyday lives. More importantly, we hope to familiarize students with the science and technologies that make...
Resource Type: Classroom Activities, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
"These """"Teacher Toolkits"""" focus on research and activities related to the space station. Each month will feature a research theme or other topic related to the space station. Use lesson plans, videos, and related resources to bring the...
Resource Type: Classroom Activities, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
2018, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Humans have used tools since our species arose hundreds of thousands of years ago. But our ability to send specialized tools, robotic spacecraft, into the heavens and leave our mark on the cosmos has spanned only the last 60 years. This book is a chronicle of our attempts to send these robotic...
Resource Type: Curricula and Instruction, Curriculum Materials
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
This NASA podcast series engages middle and high school students, educators, and space other enthusiasts in the excitement of space exploration, science, and history. The six-part mini-series focuses on developments and innovations in space communications networks -- past and present -- that are...
Resource Type: Teaching Media, Videos or Animations
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
This resource will give high school students and teachers a better understanding of the variety of wetlands, their importance, how they are threatened, and what can be done to conserve them for future generations. Students and teachers can read fact sheets, view federal funding resources and...
Resource Type: Curricula and Instruction, Curriculum Materials
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
These grants go to projects that promote community stewardship of natural resources and enhance local water quality, watersheds, and the species and habitats they support. Projects should have measurable ecological, educational, and community benefits and include diverse community partnerships and...
Resource Type: Funding for Science Teachers, Professional Resources
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Science Education for Students with Disabilities (SESD)
This award recognizes excellence in science teaching for students with disabilities. The honoree will attend the NSTA National Conference, be recognized at the Science-Abled Breakfast, and receive ¤1,000 for travel expenses. K-12 science, general education, or special education teachers...
Resource Type: Professional Resources, Teaching Awards
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Bostitch
At Bostitch, we believe creativity in our schools and classrooms should be encouraged and developed every day. By fostering creative thinking, expression, and individuality in our youth, teachers have a and in shaping a better future for us all. We'd also like to help in this important task....
Resource Type: Funding for Science Teachers, Professional Resources
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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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