EarthScope and its partners have developed activities, lesson plans, map tools, visualizations – and much more – to help students and teachers work with EarthScope data and science results. Free EarthScope materials include teachable moments, research summaries, links to research projects, and interactions with EarthScope scientists and staff.
EarthScope Education and Outreach (E&O)
Workshops & Meetings
E&O by Scientists
E&O Resources
Maps, Logos, Graphics, Videos
Educational Handouts
Teachable Moments
Animations (IRIS)
Visualizations
Presentations
Broader Impact Ideas
Related E&O Websites
UNAVCO Geodetics
IRIS Seismology
GSA Geology
DLESE Earth Systems
SCEC Earthquakes
SERC Science Education
TOTLE Plate Tectonics
About EarthScope E&O
Grades K-12 Teachers and Students
What is EarthScope?
- EarthScope About US - Synopsis of a National Science Foundation program
- EarthScope Observatories - Arrays of seismometers, GPS devices, and other instruments
- EarthScope Today - Daily-updated map of EarthScope instrument locations
- Field Programs - Temporary arrays of seismic, GPS, and other instruments
Materials for Students
- IRIS Materials for Students - Explore and learn about earthquakes
- UNAVCO Materials for Students - GPS tools, exercises, and opportunities
Materials for Teachers
- IRIS Educational Resources - Seismology lessons, posters, and activities
- IRIS Materials for Educators - Seismology resources and opportunities
- UNAVCO Materials for Teachers - Geodesy resources and opportunities
- Jules Verne Voyager Map Tools - Interactive mapping of geophysical observations
Teacher Development
- IRIS Professional Development - Earthquake training and classroom materials
- UNAVCO Educational Workshops - GPS training and classroom materials
- UNAVCO Master Teacher-in-Residence Program - Collaborate on classroom materials development
- EarthScope Workshops and Meetings - Upcoming opportunities and previous summaries
- Teachers on the Leading Edge Workshops - Training teachers in the Pacific Northwest
Learning about EarthScope and its Discoveries
- EarthScope Newsletters and Publications - Latest news and science results
- About USArray - A continental-scale seismic observatory
- IRIS Active Earth Display - Touch screen monitor bringing EarthScope to students and the public
- Cascadia Subduction Zone Module - Graphic display of the Active Earth in the Pacific Northwest
Teacher Outreach by EarthScope Scientists
- “Teachers on the Leading Edge” in the Pacific Northwest - Bob Butler
- Illinois EarthScope - Skip Nelson
- San Andreas GSP studies - Sally McGill
Classroom Materials
- Educational Handouts (English and Spanish) - Observatories, Science Results, Use of Data
- Teachable Moments - Lessons from recent and past EarthScope discoveries
- Presentations - Slides of EarthScope facts, facilities, and science results
- IRIS Animations - Plate tectonics, earthquakes, Earth structure, and more
- IRIS Seismographs in Schools - Record earthquakes in your classroom
- Visualizations - Dynamic portrayals of EarthScope maps, observations, and interpretations
Earth Science Education and Outreach
- Earth Science Literacy Principles - Ideas about the Earth for an educated public
- Fun with Science (John Lahr) - Demonstrations and activities for physics, seismology, and more
- Volcano World - Volcano science and education resources
- NAGT - National Association of Geoscience Teachers
- NSTA - National Science Teachers Association
Participate and Contribute to EarthScope
- Please tell us your EarthScope materials or product needs, or ask questions you might have about EarthScope observatories, field operations, or science results. EarthScope welcomes contributions of classroom materials on EarthScope for consideration for inclusion on the EarthScope website, and would like to work with you on materials development.
- EarthScope Education and Outreach Implementation Plan - Engaging diverse audiences
- EarthScope Education and Outreach Subcommittee (EEOSC) - Educators help plan and guide education and outreach
- Committee Nominations - Peer or self nominations to serve on EEOSC
- EarthScope Contacts - Your questions, needs, and suggestions ......
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