AIPG Section's

Earth Science Week Resources

Resource links for educators to use during Earth Science Week and AIPG Section activities to celebrate Earth Science Week.

Alaska Section

Alaska Survey scientists really enjoy attending community science outreach events, such as Earth Day festivities and job, environmental health, and school science fairs. If you would like one of our geologists to attend your Earth Science week event, please contact us for more information at: dggspubs@alaska.gov

Check out these great resources at:

https://dggs.alaska.gov/popular-geology/kids/index.html

https://dggs.alaska.gov/outreach/education.html

 

Capitol Section

Maps provide a unique way to explore a particular topic. The maps in this gallery were developed by the Maryland Department of Environment for use in Water Quality Protection, Restoration, and Advisories.

Water Quality Maps (maryland.gov)

All About Wetlands (maryland.gov)

 

Carolinas Section

One Division of Water Resources goal is to increase citizen understanding of how water systems work - both those that are found in nature and those designed by humans.  The division also helps provide guidance, educational resources and technical assistance to communities and businesses in order to improve compliance with water protection regulations.  https://deq.nc.gov/outreach/educator-resources/water-education-technical-assistance-portal

K-12 Educator Resources

• It's Our Water - Water quality curriculum for North Carolina 8th grade science and high school Earth/Environmental Science
• Project Wet - Water Education for Teachers
• Stream Watch - This program encourages neighbors, civic groups and businesses to adopt a local stream
• DEQ Office of Environmental Education
  

Idaho Section

Idaho’s Boise State University – Department of Geosciences suggests students check out the water resource materials at nasa.gov!

EO Kids - Water, Water, Everywhere! (nasa.gov)

EO Kids - Fresh Water (nasa.gov)

EO Kids - Making and Melting Ice at Earth’s Poles (nasa.gov)

 

Illinois/Indiana Section

https://www.projectwet.org/

https://www.wef.org/resources/for-the-public/k-12-resources/

RESOURCES FROM INDIANA DEPT. of ENV. MGMT

https://www.in.gov/idem/nps/watershed-education/classroom-resources/

http://eo.ucar.edu/kids/index.html

OVERALL

https://thewaterproject.org/resources/lesson-plans/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkYqEmMjY8QIVKA2tBh1xFgJ2EAAYAiAAEgJMcfD_BwE

Kansas Section

Water education resources for Kansas can be found at Kansas Geological Survey’s Water Section webpage:

http://www.kgs.ku.edu/Hydro/hydroIndex.html

 

Michigan Section

 

 

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) offers you the most comprehensive information about the natural water cycle anywhere. We've developed Web pages aimed at both younger students and kids and at adults and advanced students, so choose your path below and begin learning.  https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/water-cycle?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects

 

Minnesota Section

Boy Fishing in St. Croix River - MNPCA

Learn more about Minnesota groundwater, its importance, and its vulnerabilities with these educational videos from Anoka County, through a collaboration with the Anoka County Water Resource Outreach Collaborative.

https://www.pca.state.mn.us/data/groundwater-videos  Then, check out the status of Minnesota lakes, rivers and streams at:  https://www.pca.state.mn.us/hows-the-water You can find a map of the waters in your backyard at: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/groundwater_section/mapping/index.html and at County Geologic Atlas | College of Science and Engineering (umn.edu)

 

Missouri Section

Missouri Geological Survey was created in 1853 to collect and distribute information about Missouri's water, mineral and energy resources. Our mission is to provide earth science information and services that support stewardship and beneficial use of Missouri's natural resources and that benefit public health and safety. Check out our on-line mapping tools, videos and publications at:  Missouri Geological Survey - Missouri Department of Natural Resources (mo.gov)

 

Nevada Section

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection's, Bureau of Water Quality Planning is the host institution and state coordinators of Project WET for Nevada   Project WET (Water Education Today) is an interdisciplinary water education program designed to supplement K-12 curriculum by integrating water education into any subject in the classroom. Since 1984, Project WET, an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has dedicated itself to the mission of reaching children, parents, teachers and community members of the world with water education.

https://ndep.nv.gov/water/rivers-streams-lakes/water-education-and-outreach/project-wet

 

New Mexico Section

A Fun-Filled Water Curriculum for Elementary School Kids in New Mexico!

https://www.ose.state.nm.us/WUC/Education/RioTheWaterDetective/Rio-TeacherGuide.pdf

Ohio Section

Each year during the second week of October, the ODNR Division of Geological Survey invites Ohioans to celebrate Earth Science Week. This annual celebration offers opportunities to discover the earth sciences and engage in stewardship of our planet.  ODNR geologists lead several free events. Check this web page often for updates on Earth Science Week activities sponsored by the ODNR Division of Geological Survey.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources 2021 Earth Science Week link at: https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-odnr/geologic-survey/educational-resources/earth-science-week-ohio

 

Oklahoma

Oklahoma State University maintains a complete collection of water-related videos produced by OSU. This link will take you to videos produced by SunUp and Oklahoma Gardening, as well as some Water Center originals. Be sure to visit our YouTube Channel for more resources, including seminars and workshops at  https://www.youtube.com/user/OkstateWaterCenter

 

Utah Section

Water is the most basic natural resource. Its availability controls not only the distribution and health of plant and animal communities but also the extent and ultimate longevity of human cultures and economies in a given area. You can learn about the water resources of the western United States and particularly in the arid regions of Nevada and Utah at:  https://geology.utah.gov/water/groundwater/

 

Wisconsin Section

Wisconsin is providing several of these kits to our local schools!

The Awesome Aquifer Kit is a fun and educational groundwater kit with everything you need to build an aquifer model. Instructions and activity supplies are included to walk you through learning all about groundwater.

https://ngwa.force.com/gwfcommunityhub/nc__store?category=a0L2J00001nzDuKUAU