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A Kid’s Guide to Geology
Geology is the study of the Earth — its rocks, minerals, volcanoes, fossils, and the forces that shape the ground beneath our feet. This curated guide gathers the best, most trustworthy geology resources for young rock hounds, students, and teachers.
Dig Into the Earth
From the rocks in your backyard to towering mountains and rumbling volcanoes, geologists study how our planet formed and how it keeps changing. The trusted resources below — from the U.S. Geological Survey, the Smithsonian, and more — will help kids explore rocks and minerals, play and learn, and dig deeper into earth science.
Geology for Kids
Kid-friendly introductions to rocks, minerals, and earth science.
USGS: Learners & Kids
Science activities, videos, and resources for young learners from the U.S. Geological Survey.
Visit →Nat Geo Kids: Geology 101
A fun, illustrated introduction to geology from National Geographic Kids.
Visit →Rocks for Kids
A long-running site for kids who love collecting and identifying rocks and minerals.
Visit →Science Kids: Be a Geologist
What geologists do — facts about the science and the career, written for kids.
Visit →Explore Rocks, Minerals & Maps
Dig deeper with world-class collections, databases, and reference sites.
Smithsonian GeoGallery
Browse the Smithsonian’s world-famous collection of rocks, minerals, gems, and meteorites.
Visit →Geology.com
A comprehensive reference for rocks, minerals, gemstones, volcanoes, and earth science news.
Visit →NPS: Park Geology
Explore the geology of America’s national parks — caves, dunes, fossils, glaciers, and volcanoes.
Visit →Geology Lessons for Teachers
Standards-aligned lessons, activities, and teaching kits.
USGS Geology Education
Lesson plans, activities, maps, and models from the U.S. Geological Survey.
Visit →AGI: K-12 Resources
Earth-science education resources from the American Geosciences Institute, home of Earth Science Week.
Visit →Utah Geological Survey: Teachers
Teaching kits and classroom materials on rocks, minerals, fossils, and landforms.
Visit →Smithsonian: Teaching Resources
Earth-science teaching resources on the geology of gems and minerals.
Visit →Geology.com: For Teachers
Classroom-ready earth-science resources, articles, and rock & mineral references.
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Geology basics for curious kids and their grown-ups.
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