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The Geologic Time Spiral—A Path to the Past
The centerfold illustration from the popular USGS pamphlet "Geologic Time" is now available as a downloadable poster in both page-size and poster-size resolutions. This diagram is a wonderful representation of the age of the Earth from its creation, through the different geologic eras, and up to the present. Perfect for classroom walls! |
USGS Educational Resources For Primary Grades Grades K-6
USGS Educational Resources For Secondary Grades Grades 7-12
USGS Educational Resources For Undergraduate Education Community Colleges and Universities
USGS Resources For California's Education Standards (K-12)
This Web site links selected online resources to an established list of Science and History-Social Science content standards for California.
The "GIS Lab"
Lessons, data, and information about using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis in education.
The "GPS Class"
Lessons and information about using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in education.
USGS Publications
Search database of over 69,000 USGS maps, books, and other publications.
USGS Store
USGS Photo and Image Collections
A comprehensive list of USGS photos and images for public use.
Ask A Geologist
Can't find the information you need? Receive a personal response from a USGS scientist.
Selected Popular USGS Web sites:
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Landslides, Tsunamis, Coastal
Storms, Water Resources, Biology, Astrogeology, Paleontology,
and Geology of National Parks. |
 USGS CoreCast! The New USGS Podcast Series!
USGS CoreCast brings you straight science insight on natural hazards; climate change; satellite imagery and monitoring; water quality; human health and wildlife disease; and much more. It's natural science from the inside out.
Videos and Animations
A collection of USGS videos and animations covering a wide range of science.
Find A Map!
Links to popular USGS map resources and map databases, including the: Education Map Catalog, The National Map, and The National Atlas. Teacher Discounts are available for the purchase of USGS paper maps.
Our Changing Planet
Think that geography is just memorizing state capitals? With these USGS resources and lessons, you'll be investigating our changing planet!
Careers in Science
Web resources and videos about USGS Science and Careers.
USGS-NAGT Partnership Program for Student Internships
and information about the USGS/NAGT Cooperative Summer Geoscience Internship Program.
USGS Mendenhall Post-Doctoral Fellowship Research Program
The Mendenhall Program provides an opportunity for postdoctoral fellows to conduct concentrated research in association with selected members of the USGS professional staff. |
| New! USGS Education Resources for Teachers—Encourage your staff to use USGS science in lesson-planning with this convenient brochure.
Earth Science Week 2007
This year marks the tenth annual Earth Science Week, and it's time to take a look at the status of earth science in education and society. How far have we come, and where do we need to go? This year's theme, "The Pulse of Earth Science," will focus on the role that earth science research can play in addressing some of society's most urgent problems and assess our success in training an informed citizenry. Want to learn more? Visit the USGS Earth Science Week Web site, and watch this site for announcements about USGS Earth Science Week activities across the Nation.
Digital Topographic Maps
Learn how to download and print them free of charge at the USGS Store.
A new USGS film—take a look!
Riding the Storm—Landslide Danger in the San Francisco Bay Area.
USGS Polar Resources
Examine USGS research and resources in support of the International Polar Year.
News And Information
Learn about science education activities at the USGS, and beyond. This page has information about societies and state and federal government organizations involved in the Earth Sciences.
USGS Attends 2008 NSTA National Conference—A Report (PDF–132K)
The USGS attended the 2008 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Conference held in Boston, Massachusetts on March 27-30, 2008). |
U.S. Department of the Interior |
U.S. Geological Survey