Geologic Map Day: Celebrate October 19!

Alexandria, VA - Celebrate the first-annual Geologic Map Day! On October 19, as a part of the Earth Science Week 2012 activities, join the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), the Association of American State Geologists (AASG), and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in promoting the importance of geologic mapping.

Geologic maps are important for education, science, business, and a variety of other public policy concerns. Geologic Map Day will focus the attention of students, teachers, and the general public on the study, uses, and significance of these tools, by engaging audiences through educational activities, print materials, online resources, and public outreach opportunities.

Be sure to check out the Geologic Map Day poster included in this year’s Earth Science Week Toolkit (http://www.agiweb.org/pubs/pubdetail.html?item=609610). The poster provides a geologic map of the United States, plus step-by-step instructions for a related classroom activity. Additional resources for learning about geologic maps can be found on the new Geologic Map Day web page (http://www.earthsciweek.org/geologicmapday/).

Earth Science Week 2012 will be celebrated October 14-20. To learn more, please visit http://www.earthsciweek.org/. To order your Toolkits, please visit http://www.earthsciweek.org/toolkits/ or call AGI Publications at 703-379-2480.