4th grade students from the Swift River Elementary School in New Salem, Massachusetts, created this field guide to local geology, featuring "Things to Know" and "Places to Visit", as part of a study of local geology and rocks and...

Introduce geological terminology used in describing rocks to young students by having them observe and describe something they are familiar with to help them observe and describe the physical characteristics of something unfamiliar like...

In this classroom guided inquiry lesson plan, learners will become geologists. They will investigate rocks and the properties we can use to describe them. Students will observe, record, and reflect on their findings. They will record...

A case-study approach can be used to introduce learners to the work that geologists do as environmental consultants. Data used by environmental consultants for a Brownfield site that is currently undergoing redevelopment in St. Paul, MN...

This lesson will explore the process of rock mineral formations. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Geology: Rock Mineral Formations."

The geology of Alberta is profiled on this site. Drop menus reveal sub-topics ..geological time scale, rock formations in Alberta, and so forth.Graphics and maps are included.

Geoscience: the Earth presents this article on ore deposits. Read how deposits are found, formed and classified, and the economic viability of these deposits. Included are pictures of many rocks from different types of deposits.

Rocks can give us clues into the history of Earth. Learn what the rocks in the National Parks can tell us.

This lesson will present how to identify and classify geodes. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Geology: Geodes."

This lesson will present how to identify and classify crystals. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Geology: Crystals."

A glossary of geological terms with photos to accompany definition.

A nonfiction article where students read about Julie Codispoti, assistant curator at the United States Polar Rock Repository, located at Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center. The article provides an overview of Antarctic...

This site has a good description of what this particular type of map represents. It also explains the colors and letter symbols, faults, and strike and dips.

Lite Geology is a publication for teachers that is available intermittently and can be freely downloaded. Previous issues going back to 1992 are also posted. Lots of information about geology, particularly in New Mexico, along with...

The U.S. Geological Survey reports on the latest news affecting the earth today, as well as providing a wealth of data, reports, and information.

This set of lesson plans was developed to accompany Ground Rules: Mining Right for a Sustainable Future, a documentary film created by Caterpillar and Science North. They introduce young scholars to the various phases involved in mining,...

Young students are introduced to the complex systems of the Earth through numerous lessons on its natural resources, processes, weather, climate and landforms. Key earth science topics include rocks, soils and minerals, water and natural...

Locate a variety of maps on New Mexico's minerals and resources, read issues of "Lite Geology," take virtual tours of state sites, and find games, puzzles, and activities for young people.

Locate a variety of maps on New Mexico's minerals and resources, read issues of "Lite Geology," take virtual tours of state sites, and find games, puzzles, and activities for young people.

Locate a variety of maps on New Mexico's minerals and resources, read issues of "Lite Geology," take virtual tours of state sites, and find games, puzzles, and activities for young people.

Vew close-up photos of various kinds of metamorphic rocks, including foliated, non-foliated, and mineral specimens.

A collection of video lectures from a course introducing students to the basics of engineering geology. Webpage includes forty lectures from a professor at the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. Lectures vary in length...

This lesson will present how to identify and classify crystals. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Geology: Crystals."

This lesson will present how to identify and classify crystals. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Geology: Crystals."