Become a Rock Detective - http://www.rockdetective.org/
A program based on classroom-tested earth science mysteries; large kit of rocks, fossils and minerals; step-by-step instructions; for science- or non-science oriented K-12 teachers. |
Earth Science Educational Standards - http://www.uky.edu/KGS/education/edustand.html
Summary of National Academy of Sciences pre-college (K-12) science education standards related to earth sciences, with links to useful web sites related to each topic. Site maintained by Kentucky Geological Survey. |
Earth Science Week - http://www.earthsciweek.org/
Earth science education event in October of each year. Web site features educational activities, geology questions and answers, and links to other geologic education resources. |
Educational Activities in the Earth Sciences - http://www.beloit.edu/sepm/activity-age.html
From Society for Sedimentary Geology. Indexed by subject matter and age range. |
http://www.k12.hi.us/~kapunaha/student_projects/volc_blowout/volcano_main.htm - http://www.k12.hi.us/~kapunaha/student_projects/volc_blowout/volcano_main.htm
K-12 exercises about volcanoes around the world. |
Sands of the World - http://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/curriculum/MISmart/ocean/sands.htm
An interactive unit on the generation of sand geared toward grades 3-12. |
This Dynamic Earth - http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.html
Online version of a U.S. Geological Survey brochure on the topic of plate tectonics. The site seems appropriate for high-schoolers and above (and advanced middle schoolers). Covers the historical development of plate tectonics as a theory, how we see it in action today, and how tectonics affects people. |
Trial-a-bite Rock and Fossil Tours - http://trialabite.co.uk
Organizes single and multi-day tours and expeditions for schools, groups, individuals or societies in Britain. |
USGS-The Learning Web - http://education.usgs.gov
Learn how Biology, Geology, Hydrology, and Geography can help us understand our changing world. |
Volcano World - http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/
Brings modern and near real-time volcano information to school kids. |