Geology Resources and Information

Geology for Kids

Science Kids - Learn interesting facts and information about a range of science jobs and careers, including geologists.
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/careers/geologist.html

Rocks for Kids - Site dedicated to kids who love rocks and minerals.
http://www.rocksforkids.com/

KidsGeo - An in-depth online geology textbook written for kids.
http://www.kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/

Geology for Teens - Online resources and interactive games for kids in grades 6-8 that are interested in learning about geology.
http://kids.usa.gov/teens-home/science/geology/index.shtml

University of Washington Camper Links - A collection of resources and important links for campers.
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Camps/mainlinks.htmlp

Kids Info - Interesting and important facts about our earth and the earth's interior for students and teachers.
http://www.kidinfo.com/science/geology.html

Earth Science Activities - A collection of activities in adaptive earth science.
http://www.wvgs.wvnet.edu/www/geoeduc/adaptiveactivities.PDF

Identifying Minerals - Resource to help educate kids who are interested in learning about minerals and the earth.


Geology Games and Quizzes

Science Review Games -Geology review games. http://sciencereviewgames.com/srg/subjects/geol.php

National Geographic Kids - Geology quizzes and puzzles.
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/puzzlesquizzes/quizyournoodle-geology/

Sporcle - Geology trivia quizzes and games.
http://www.sporcle.com/games/tags/geology

Zoodles - 31 free, fun and educational games.
http://www.zoodles.com/free-online-kids-games/geology

SoftSchools - Geology rock types quiz.
http://www.softschools.com/quiz_time/science/rocks/theme179.html

Geology Games - Geological puzzles, crosswords and interactive games.
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow4/nov98/games/games.html

Science Games - Free index of earth science and geology online games.
http://sciencegames.4you4free.com/earth_science.html

School of Rock - Fun interactive website for children t learn about geology and the earth.
http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/cgKidsAtlas/rock.asp


Geology Resources and Information

USGS - Geology Research and Information.
http://geology.usgs.gov/

Washington State Department of Natural Resources - Information regarding geology and earth sciences.
http://www.dnr.wa.gov/researchscience/geologyearthsciences/pages/home.aspx

National Geographic - A large collection of facts, photos and valuable information about the earth.
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/earth/

Geologic Maps - Learn interesting facts about geologic maps.
http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/usgsnps/gmap/gmap1.html

GeologyNet - Software and information for geologists with an online web directory.
http://www.geologynet.com

Best Crystals - Extensive information regarding crystals and minerals.
http://www.bestcrystals.com/geology.html

Geologic Information Center - A specialized library and archive focusing on geologic data relating to New Mexico's mining and petroleum industries, mineral and water resources, and geology.
http://geoinfo.nmt.edu/libraries/gic/

About Geology - Geology resources for students, teachers and hobbyists.
http://geology.about.com/od/activitiesbasics/Teaching_and_Learning_Geology.htm

University of Wisconsin - A collection of geoscience educational resources.
http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/geosciences/dept_life/links.cfm

Eastern New Mexico University Geology Resources - A collection of educational and interesting geology, environmental and earth science resources.
http://academic.enmu.edu/constanj/index.html

EHS Geology and Earth Science - A collection of educational resources for geology, the atmosphere and earth science.
http://www.ehs-manning.net/hess-links.html

Saint Joseph's College - A collection of educational resources on geology and the environment.
http://stygia.saintjoe.edu/~dept14/environment/links.htm


Geology Lessons for Teachers

Teaching Earth Science - A list of teacher resources that can easily be modified and incorporated into the earth science classroom.
http://geology.com/teacher/

The Geological Society of America - Resources for K-12 Earth Science Educators.
http://www.geosociety.org/educate/resources.htm

Teaching Structural Geology - A variety of resources for faculty members to design an undergraduate structural geology course. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/structure/index.html

Utah Geological Survey - A collection of general educational materials on geology, geologic resources, geologic hazards, and landscapes of Utah.
http://geology.utah.gov/teacher/

Newton Ask A Scientist - An online community and educational resources for science, math and computer science teachers and students.
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/teachers/games/earth/

Earthquake Education Resources - A guide to useful educational resources for students K-12.
http://mceer.buffalo.edu/infoservice/reference_services/earthquakeeducation.asp

ThinkQuest - Minerals projects by students for students.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002744/adlm.html