New Junior Explorer Activity Guide:
Let's Rock!
The week of October 14-20 is Earth Science Week, a national effort to encourage people to explore the natural world and learn about the geosciences. A great way to learn about geology on public lands is through BLM’s Junior Explorer program, which helps introduce young explorers to the lands and resources that the BLM manages. The latest publication, Geology and Fossils, focuses on geologic and fossil resources on public lands. Students can work through the activities on their own or invite a parent or an adult to join. The guide includes the Junior Explorer pledge, a certificate, and additional information about protecting the treasures on public lands.
Activities include:
- Rockin' Around the Rock Cycle (weathering, erosion, heat, and pressure);
- Rockin Shapes and Forms;
- History in the Rocks (plants, fish, shells, even footprints!); and
- Lay it on Me: Geologic Layers
To download a PDF version of the activity book, select this link. For more information about this and other Junior Explorer materials, select this link.
Renewable Energy on the Public Lands:
POWERing the Future
New articles and activities on the topic of renewable energy on the public lands are available for use inside and
outside the classroom:
- Article Renewable Energy on the Public Lands: POWERing the future - describes the growing role of the public lands in the development of solar, geothermal, and wind power.
- Role-play Airing Our Views: Public Input to Wind Project Planning - introduces students to the potential impacts of a proposed wind farm project, the diversity of public opinion regarding the project, and the challenges associated with making land-use decisions.
- Slide show No Ordinary Windmills - provides a photographic journey through the process of installing wind turbines on a wind farm.
These and many other educational materials on renewable and traditional sources of energy are available. Learn More >>
