Geology

Here on Earth  (T)
The purpose of Here on Earth "is to explain the Earth science of every region of the United States. We are beginning with coverage of the northeastern United States, focusing upon upstate New York and western Pennsylvania. This area, known as the “Inland Basin” for the shallow sea that once covered it, shares a geologic history that explains the rock layers and landforms we observe today. The Paleontological Research Institution, which brings you Earth@Home, is based in this region." The website also includes Earth Science and Ancient Life digital encyclopedias for reference, as well as a virtual collection of over 500 interactive 3D models of fossil specimens from their collections and museum exhibits.

Geology.com Teacher Resources  (Y,M,O,T)
Geology.com has a large collection of educational resources, including K-12 lesson plans, maps, and dictionaries that cover earthquakes, volcanoes, mineral identification, water systems, oil and gas, and more.

USGS: Geology Education  (Y,M,O,T)
Explore geological time scales, plate tectonics, and the rock cycle through USGS's lessons, activities, and educational resources for K-12 students.

Geological Society: Lesson Plans  (Y,M,O,T)
The The Geological Society of London has a large collection of free lessons, science projects, and activities to learn about geology, including fossils, earthquakes, plate tectonics, landforms, and more.

Earth and Environmental Systems Podcast   (O)
The Earth and Environmental Systems Podcast was produced by Dr. Christian Shorey at the Colorado School of Mines. The podcast was created to supplement an intro college-level course, but it is produced in plain English that will be accessible to most older students.

Geology Boy Scouts Merit Badge Activities   (Y,M,O,T)
In these geology merit badge activities, students will learn about rock formations, study surface and sedimentary processes, examine topographical maps, classify rocks and minerals, and more.

Science Buddies: Geology Lessons and Projects  (Y,M,O,T)
Science Buddies has a large collection of K-12 lessons, activities, and science projects covering a range of STEM topics, including geology. Topics covered include soil science, rock chemistry, earthquakes, volcanoes, and more.

Earthquakes for Kids  (Y,M,O,T)
This educational page on earthquakes from US Geological Survey provides information on earthquakes and plate tectonics, animations, fun facts, science projects, and more.

Science Learning Hub Geology Lessons  (Y,M,O,T)
The Science Learning Hub | Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao is a publicly-funded educational website for science in New Zealand. You can find tons of explainer articles, videos, diagrams, interactives, science projects, and activities on geology, including carbon dating, types of rock, plate tectonics, and more.

Interactive Map of the US’s Geology and Natural Resources  (M,O)
The American Geosciences Institute has cataloged interactive maps from various sources that allow you to explore the geologic history of the US, mineral resources, plate boundaries, and more.

Interactive Geology Project  (M,O)
The Interactive Geology Project by the University of Colorado hosts a large collection of animations, maps, and other resources you can use to explore Colorado's geology, from fossils to mining.

Amber - Freezing Gold  (Y,M,O,T)
Free lapbook, notebook & unit resources for homeschoolers from Dynamic 2 Moms.

Quatr.us: Geology  (Y,M,O,T)
From Quatr.us formerly Kidipede. Quatr.us is a study guide website by Dr. Karen Carr, Associate Professor Emerita, Department of History, Portland State University.

Descent into the Ice  (Y,M,O,T)
Descent into the Ice is an educational website about glaciers by PBS’s NOVA designed to support TV programming of the same name.

All About the Cryosphere  (Y,M,O,T)
Learn all about the glaciers, ice sheets, permafrost, and more that make up the crysosphere. From the National Snow and Ice Data Center.

The Pleistocene Gubik Formation, Skull Cliff, Alaska  (Y,M,O,T)
This virtual field trip for earth science and geology was compiled from images and data collected under a research permit (NSB 96-093) from the North Slope Borough Planning Department, Barrow, Alaska.

Google EarthVoyage: 10,000 Years of Volcanoes  (Y,M,O,T)
Take a virtual tour of more than 1,400 volcanoes, documented by the Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Explore the volcanoes, tectonic plate movements, geological formations, and more using Google Earth.

Virtual and Online Geologic Field Trip Guides  (Y,M,O,T)
A large online collection of downloadable virtual geologic field trip guidebooks of the United States, Canada, and Mexico from the University of Texas.

National Park Service Tour of Park Geology  (Y,M,O,T)
Explore Geology with virtual and literal tours of geologic sites through the National Parks Service. Looks at Caves, Fossils, Glaciers, Hot Springs, Plate Tectonics, River Systems, Sand Dunes, Shoreline Geology, Soils, Volcanoes, and more!

Geology and Ecology of National Parks   (M,O,T)
The US Geological Survey offers a photographic and informative tour of many of the Nation's Parks, Monuments, Historical Sites, and Recreation Areas. Included are images, descriptive and scientific information, helpful links, and more.

Soil Resources Inventory  (M,O,T)
“Through the partnership with the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Soil Resources Inventory (SRI) projects help parks secure the information needed to manage soil sustainability and to protect water quality, wetlands, vegetation communities, and wildlife habitats.”

Pinnacles National Park  (Y,M,O,T)
An Ancient Volcano: Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley, are the spectacular remains of an ancient volcano. Massive monoliths, spires, sheer-walled canyons and talus passages define millions of years of erosion, faulting and tectonic plate movement.

Lava Beds National Monument  (Y,M,O,T)
A land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created a rugged landscape dotted with diverse volcanic features. More than 700 caves, Native American rock art sites, historic battlefields and campsites, and a high desert wilderness experience await you!

Cape Krusenstern National Monument  (Y,M,O,T)
A coastal plain dotted with sizable lagoons and backed by gently rolling limestone hills. Nearly 5000 years of prehistory are represented on the 114 well- preserved beach ridges located adjacent to Krusenstern Lagoon (Giddings and Anderson 1986).

Denali National Park & Preserve  (Y,M,O,T)
Features North America's highest mountain, 20,320-foot tall Mount McKinley. The Alaska Range also includes countless other spectacular mountains and many large glaciers. Denali's more than 6 million acres also encompass a complete sub-arctic eco-system with large mammals such as grizzly bears, wolves, Dall sheep, and moose.

Katmai National Park & Preserve  (Y,M,O,T)
Famous for the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a spectacular forty square mile, 100 to 700 foot deep ash flow deposited by Novarupta Volcano. A National Park & Preserve since 1980, today Katmai is still famous for volcanoes, but also for brown bears, pristine waterways with abundant fish, remote wilderness, and a rugged coastline.

Kenai Fjords National Park  (Y,M,O,T)
Where the ice age still lingers! In Kenai Fjords, glaciers, earthquakes, and ocean storms are the architects. Ice worms, bears and whales make their home in this land of constant change. Native Alutiiq used these resources to nurture a life entwined with the sea. Explore this site to discover Kenai Fjords, its history, science and remote splendor.

Kobuk Valley National Park  (Y,M,O,T)
The Great Kobuk Sand Dunes lie 40 miles above the Arctic Circle, yet summer temperatures there can soar to 100 degress Fahrenheit! One of Alaska's true oddities, in some places, the sand stands 100 feet high. The three clusters of dunes within the park.

Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve  (Y,M,O,T)
Geology, cultural history, remnants of the last great gold rush, wildlife and scenery.

Bering Land Bridge National Preserve  (Y,M,O,T)
The Bering Land Bridge connects Asia to North America. The website offers historical information about the park for those who cannot visit in person.