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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
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
Liberty Science Center
As you plan for and implement the Next Generation Science Standards, Liberty Science Center's NGSS-focused Professional Development courses can make the transition easier. We can partner with you to evaluate and adapt your curricular models, lesson design, and pedagogy to capitalize on your...
Resource Type: Professional Resources, Teacher Professional Development
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
Covering some 70 percent of Earth's surface, clouds play a key role in our planet's well-being. But how do they form, why are there so many types, and what clues can they give us about the weather and climate to come? Try your hand at classifying clouds and investigating the role they...
Resource Type: Classroom Activities, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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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
Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS)
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science offers a variety of educational resources for all ages.
Resource Type: Classroom Activities, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
The Teacher of the Year award, given by the American Association for Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Foundation, will once again be granted to a K-12 teacher within the United States who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the field of geoscience education. The final TOTY award winner will...
Resource Type: Professional Resources, Teaching Awards
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Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association (PSTA)
The Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association shall work toward the advancement, improvement, and coordination of science education in all areas of science at all education levels.
Resource Type: Organizations, Science Education Organizations
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California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB)
This institute, sponsored by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, invited teachers of grades 9-12 to explore the role humans have played in the bay's stability and change over time. During June 25-30, participants will do field investigations and learn about climate change science, plastic pollution,...
Resource Type: Professional Resources, Teacher Professional Development
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Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS)
Vital to our mission is public awareness and understanding of Wyoming's geologic, mineral, and energy resources. Our website is an education resource for you to discover Wyoming's geologic past, present, and future. It includes a wide array of downloadable data sets and more than 350 free...
Resource Type: Geoscience Organizations, Organizations
Grade Level:
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric Company is accepting applications from schools in the United States working to provide creative hands-on projects related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through its N-Visioning a Brighter Future program, Westinghouse will award ¤1-000 grants...
Resource Type: Funding for Science Teachers, Professional Resources
Grade Level:
Career Cornerstone
Extensive information on STEM careers, podcasts
Resource Type: Career Information, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level:
Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS)
"This mini field trip is designed to take preservice teachers on a Prehistoric Journey, where they will use the exhibits and Museum's education collections to answer the question """"Is T. rex a great big chicken?"""" Not only will you enjoy the...
Resource Type: Professional Resources, Teacher Professional Development
Grade Level:
Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS)
Data and maps, research, reports, fact sheets; Location: Madison, WI
Resource Type: Online Outreach Programs, Outreach Programs
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 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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