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Geoscience for the Future’s very own outreach hub!
“10 Reasons Why Geoscience Can Help Save The Planet” Free Outreach Slidedeck
Geoscience for the Future has created a simple outreach slidedeck for you to customise and use to inspire school students. Powerpoint and pdf versions are available here. Please see slide 2 for info about the resource.
Earth Learning Ideas website
This great website contains nearly 350 teaching geoscience ideas – with a new idea added every two weeks. We particularly like the page focussed on fun resources for children, and the page that provides teaching video workshops
GeoBus website
GeoBus is an educational outreach project supporting Earth Science learning in schools in the UK, with teams based at the University of St.Andrews and University College London.
Get Kids Into Surveys website
This is an amazing website dedicated to sharing the wonder of geospatial analysis with children- absolutely packed with resources!
Responsible Raw Materials Teaching Resources webpage
The team at Responsible Raw Materials have done a great job of bringing together some excellent resources about mining, including this brilliant factsheet!
UEA Volcano Outreach website
Tons of great resources to engage kids in volcanoes from the volcanology team at the University of East Anglia
Jane’s Geological Adventure children’s book
A children’s illustrated book written by Matthew Fox at UCL that follows the adventure of a zircon crystal through geological timer
International Geoscience Education Organisation website
Promoting Geoscience education worldwide
Exploring Geoscience Across the Globe textbook
This is fantastic free online textbook, authored by Prof. Chris King of the international geoscience education organisation.
GeoHub Liverpool website
Geoscience resources for teachers and students
Wirral Geology and Landscape Padlet
A fantastic local geology resource created by members of the Liverpool Geological Society and the University of Liverpool
Additional Kids Into STEM resources:
A Simple Introduction To The Scientific Method
K-12 Science Experiments That Parents and Kids Can Do At Home
22 Outdoor Science Experiments and Activities
Rocks for Kids – 15 Fun Activities and Ideas
Storm Spotting for Children: At-Home Meteorology
5 Offbeat Physical Science Experiments for Beginners
10 Great Biology Activities and Lessons
15 Meaningful Earth Day Activities for Kids
Educational Activities You Can Do at Home from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Teaching Math and Computer Science to Kids with Special Needs
Geospatial UK Website
Inspiring the next generation of geospatial experts through broadening awareness and understanding of geospatial skills and technologies and its applications.
Related Articles
Boatright et al. (2019) Earth Science Education: The Current State of Play Geoscientist Magazine