USGS Educational Resources For Primary Grades Grades K-6

USGS Educational Resources For Secondary Grades Grades 7-12

USGS Educational Resources For Undergraduate Education Community Colleges and Universities

USGS Resources For California's Education Standards (K-12)
This Web site links selected online resources to an established list of Science and History-Social Science content standards for California.

Schoolyard Geology
Activities and examples of ways to turn a "field trip" through your own schoolyard into a rich geologic experience.

The "GIS Lab"
Lessons, data, and information about using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis in education.

The "GPS Class"
Lessons and information about using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in education.

USGS Publications
Search database of over 69,000 USGS maps, books, and other publications.

USGS Store
Use the USGS Store to browse and purchase paper maps and other products that are popular with educators. Just enter the Store and click on "Education Products".Teacher Discounts are available for the purchase of USGS paper maps.

USGS Photo and Image Collections
A comprehensive list of USGS photos and images for public use.

Ask A Geologist
Can't find the information you need? Receive a personal response from a USGS scientist.

USGS CoreCast! The New USGS Podcast Series!
USGS CoreCast brings you straight science insight on natural hazards; climate change; satellite imagery and monitoring; water quality; human health and wildlife disease; and much more. It's natural science from the inside out.

Videos and Animations
A collection of USGS videos and animations covering a wide range of science.

Find A Map!
Links to popular USGS map resources and map databases, including the: The National Map, and The National Atlas.

Our Changing Planet
Think that geography is just memorizing state capitals? With these USGS resources and lessons, you'll be investigating our changing planet!

Careers in Science
Web resources and videos about USGS Science and Careers.

Earth Science Week 2008
Encourage young people to learn about the geosciences by getting away from the television, off the computer, and out of doors. Earth Science Week 2008: "No Child Left Inside", will be held October 12-18, 2008. The USGS is a major sponsor and contributor to Earth Science Week, which is hosted by the American Geophysical Institute (AGI). Check here for future information about USGS Earth Science Week activities!

Water Science for Schools now in Chinese
Portions of the popular USGS Water Science for Schools Web site are now available in Chinese as well as Spanish and English. The Water Cycle explanation comes in 67 languages.

Mount St. Helens officially declared at rest
The volcano alert level has been lowered to normal. Learn more about past eruptions and the status of all the Cascades volcanoes.

Free satellite Images
All newly acquired Landsat satellite images and existing high-altitude photography can now be downloaded at no charge. Use the USGS Global Visualization Viewer (GloVis) to explore and download.

Walrus in action
2008 satellite tracking of walruses in the Chukchi Sea has begun. View their daily movements online.

A new award-winning USGS film—take a look!
Wetland Revival—The Science Behind the Restoration in San Francisco Bay.

USGS Polar Resources
Examine USGS research and resources in support of the International Polar Year.

USGS Attends 2008 NSTA National Conference:A Report (PDF–132K)
The USGS attended the 2008 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Conference held in Boston, Massachusetts on March 27-30, 2008).