Web Directory

» Become a Rock Detective
   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.
   http://rockdetective.org/

» Earth Science Educational Standards
   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.
   http://www.uky.edu/KGS/education/edustand.html

» Earth Science Week
   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.
   http://www.earthsciweek.org/

» Educational Activities in the Earth Sciences
   From Society for Sedimentary Geology. Indexed by subject matter and age range.
   http://www.beloit.edu/sepm/activity-age.html

» Sands of the World
   An interactive unit on the generation of sand geared toward grades 3-12.
   http://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/curriculum/MISmart/ocean/sands.htm

» This Dynamic Earth
   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 i
   http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.html

» Trial-a-bite Rock and Fossil Tours
   Organizes single and multi-day tours and expeditions for schools, groups, individuals or societies in Britain.
   http://trialabite.co.uk

» USGS-The Learning Web
   Learn how Biology, Geology, Hydrology, and Geography can help us understand our changing world.
   http://education.usgs.gov/

» Volcano
   K-12 exercises about volcanoes around the world.
   http://www.k12.hi.us/~kapunaha/student_projects/volc_blowout/volcano_main.htm

» Volcano World
   Brings modern and near real-time volcano information to school kids.
   http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/

» Web Geological Time Machine
   a great, sprawling geological and paleontological journey from the birth of the planet to today.
   http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/help/timeform.html