Earth Science Week 2008

AGI is pleased to announce the theme of Earth Science Week 2008: “No Child Left Inside.” Being held October 12-18, Earth Science Week 2008 will encourage young people to learn about the geosciences by getting away from the television, off the computer, and out of doors.

AGI hosts Earth Science Week in cooperation with sponsors as a service to the public and the geoscience community. Each year, local groups, educators, and interested individuals organize celebratory events. Earth Science Week offers opportunities to discover the Earth sciences and engage in responsible stewardship of the Earth. The program is supported by the U.S. Geological Survey, NASA, the National Park Service, the AAPG Foundation, and other geoscience groups.

What's New?

• Become a fan of Earth Science Week by joining our NEW facebook Earth Science Week fan page!
• The makers of Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D have collaborated with Earth Science Week to create an Educator Guide using the movie to explore where "science fact meets science fiction."
• 2008 Earth Science Week kits are now available!
• Check out the updated Geoscience Career Resources page for links to career, scholarship, and internship resources.
• The 2007 Earth Science Week Highlights and News Clippings Report is now available for download. Visit "Highlights from Past Years" to read more about the activities and news coverage for 2007's Earth Science Week.
• The Pulse of Earth Science: National Status of K-12 Earth Science Education website is now up! Visit for state-by-state information on K-12 enrollment numbers, teacher certification requirements, course requirements, science content standards, textbook adoptions and more.
• Check out the latest edition of our e-newsletter, The Earth Science Week Update.
• Click here to find out about the USGS and the International Polar Year (IPY)!

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