Education

Part of the Geological Society of America's Vision is to foster the human quest for understanding Earth, planets, and life. Earth-science education is at the core of the National Academy of Science National Education Standards, and GSA is dedicated to increasing the appreciation of Earth's history, processes, and resources. Please read more about our Teacher Advocate Program and the support it provides to earth science educators.

Year of Science 2009

GSA is participating in the Community Project to Promote the Public Understanding of Science (COPUS). "Many in the scientific community see the need for a coordinated and sustained effort by scientists to engage the public directly and with the help of communications experts, to do a better job of explaining the nature of science, and to be ready to learn about and adapt to public perceptions of science in the process." [ learn more ]

Browse the links below for GSA's many educational and public outreach resources.

Programs	Products	Resources
Campus Reps Help recruit GSA members on your campus! EarthCache Geocaching adventures with an geoscience twist. GeoCorps™ America Summer Opportunities for Geoscientists at National Parks, National Forests, and on BLM Lands. GeoVentures Geoscience Travel and Tours. Mentor Programs Connecting students with professionals at GSA meetings. Teacher Advocate Program (TAP) Support for Earth science educators	Explore Geoscience CD-ROMs containing information, activities, images, and models. Geologic Time Scale (free) Packs of 25 wallet-sized cards also available in the Bookstore. The Nature of Science and the Scienctific Method (free publication). Webcast on Forensic Geology from the Public Forum held at the 2007 GSA Annual Meeting in Denver.	Teachers Free K-12 Lesson Plans & Links organized by age level and topic. Teacher Opportunities GSA Short Courses Held in conjuction with GSA Annual and Section Meetings. Students Why Earth Science? Student Opportunities (K-12) Resources for Undergrads Earth Science Week Activities and information focusing on Earth Science each year in October. The 12-18 October 2008 Earth Science Week theme is "No Child Left Inside."
Teacher Awards
The GSA Geoscience Education Division's Biggs Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching Oustanding Earth Science Teacher Award

Programs

Products

Resources

Campus Reps
Help recruit GSA members on your campus!
EarthCache
Geocaching adventures with an geoscience twist.
GeoCorps™ America
Summer Opportunities for Geoscientists at National Parks, National Forests, and on BLM Lands.
GeoVentures
Geoscience Travel and Tours.
Mentor Programs
Connecting students with professionals at GSA meetings.
Teacher Advocate Program (TAP)
Support for Earth science educators

Explore Geoscience
CD-ROMs containing information, activities, images, and models.
Geologic Time Scale (free)
Packs of 25 wallet-sized cards also available in the Bookstore.
The Nature of Science and the Scienctific Method (free publication).
Webcast on Forensic Geology from the Public Forum held at the 2007 GSA Annual Meeting in Denver.

Teachers
- Free K-12 Lesson Plans & Links organized by age level and topic.
- Teacher Opportunities
- GSA Short Courses
  Held in conjuction with GSA Annual and Section Meetings.
Students
Earth Science Week
Activities and information focusing on Earth Science each year in October. The 12-18 October 2008 Earth Science Week theme is "No Child Left Inside."

Teacher Awards

The GSA Geoscience Education Division's Biggs Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching
Oustanding Earth Science Teacher Award