Earth Science Week

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Celebrate the 27th annual Earth Science Week October 13 - 19!

Since October 1998, the American Geosciences Institute has organized this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth Sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth. This year's Earth Science Week will be "Earth Science Everywhere," aiming to help us understand Earth's materials and the rapid or long-term environmental changes

06/02/2026

🏞️ June is National Rivers Month and we want to share the coolest way to celebrate!

Ever wonder where a raindrop goes after it hits the ground? 🌧️
Drop one ANYWHERE in the world and watch it travel through rivers, streams, and watersheds with the River Runner interactive map (NOW GLOBAL!): https://river-runner-global.samlearner.com/

Built using data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), students and other curious learners can now explore any watershed anytime!

06/01/2026

🌊 June 1 is , and reefs need our attention more than ever...

The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation () has spent 25+ years mapping, studying, and protecting coral reefs from the Caribbean to the Red Sea to the Pacific. Their Global Reef Expedition is one of the most comprehensive coral studies ever conducted 🌍

And the best part for educators? You can register for FREE access to their:
🐠 Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum
🗺️ Interactive World Reef Map
📹 Video Library
📋 Classroom lesson plans & coloring books

All you have to do is head to this link 👉 livingoceansfoundation.org

Images of current and ancient coral reefs in Florida taken by teachers as part of NSF’s CORAL STEM program

05/29/2026

Did you know that camels originated and evolved in North America?! 🐪
But back then, they were much smaller and had no humps!

This camel was found in the White River Group of Wyoming, but many of the most famous White River Group fossils come from Badlands National Park () in South Dakota.

You can learn more about this Fossil Friday Feature at bit.ly/oligocene-camel, and don’t forget - we’ll be highlighting a different fossil from the Paleontological Research Institution’s () 3D model collection each week! So be sure to tune back in next for more 🦴

In the meantime, feel free to peruse their collection and let us know in the comments which fossils you’d like us to feature 👉 www.digitalatlasofancientlife.org/VC/

05/27/2026

🌀 Hurricane Season starts June 1, and preparation starts NOW!

This year, make preparedness your plan *before* a storm has a name. NOAA’s National Hurricane Center has everything you need: live storm tracking, surge maps, tropical outlooks, and forecasts updated around the clock.

🔗 Explore NOAA’s hurricane data here: nhc.noaa.gov

And stay connected all season long:
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05/25/2026

Memorial Day weekend is a time to remember, reflect, and reconnect with the places that make this country worth celebrating 🌄

If you’re able, we suggest heading out to a National Park this weekend! Here are 4 stunning options:
🦬 Yellowstone, Wyoming — Geysers, bison, and wide-open wonder!
⛰️ Acadia, Maine — Rocky coastlines and mountain sunrise views!
🌺 Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee and North Carolina — Peak spring blooms await!
🦇 Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico — Where desert meets underground treasures!

🏕️More ideas for how to celebrate spring in the parks here: www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/spring-season.htm

05/22/2026

The Eocene and Oligocene had some wonderfully weird critters! 🦏 But it’s the plant fossils that really help tell the story of the Eocene-Oligocene Transition climate shifts, like this leaf fossil from Colorado 🍃

Another site in Colorado, .ridge, recently installed an amazing new exhibit featuring some of the Eocene and Oligocene critters mentioned in this video - like brontotheres and oreodonts! Thanks for letting us include these guys in this week’s Fossil Friday 🙌

You can learn more about this Fossil Friday Feature at bit.ly/EOT-leaf, and don’t forget - we’ll be highlighting a different fossil from the Paleontological Research Institution’s () 3D model collection each week! So be sure to tune back in next for more 🦴

In the meantime, feel free to peruse their collection and let us know in the comments which fossils you’d like us to feature 👉 www.digitalatlasofancientlife.org/VC/

05/20/2026

🌱 School’s almost out but before students pack up, get them outside and get their hands dirty! 🙌

Soil isn’t just dirt...It grows our food, filters our water, and holds the story of our landscape. AGI’s () collaboration with the Natural Resources Conservation Service () has resulted in the creation of FREE, hands-on K-12 soil lessons that make the perfect end-of-year field activity!

Try soil painting, testing capillary action, analyzing soil profiles, & more: bit.ly/AGI-NRCS

Also, check out our new video series, Science Shorts, in which teachers demonstrate a variety of activities they use in their classrooms: https://bit.ly/AGI-Science-Shorts

05/19/2026

Earth Science Teachers, your summer just got more exciting! 🌍✨

The Earth Science Information Partners-ESIP are bringing Earth science to life at their annual meeting in Austin, TX this July — and you're invited.

July 28-31, 2026 | Teaching with Earth Data workshop

✔️ Explore real curricula & 3-D data tools
✔️ Connect with educators from across the country
✔️ Earn 8 hours of PD credit
✔️ Opportunity for a $100 classroom stipend

Just $20 to register. In-person attendees get breakfast & lunch included!

Space is limited, so register and book your hotel now: https://2026julyesipmeeting.sched.com/
*The application for tuition assistance is open until June 19

05/18/2026

💎 reminder: the rocks and minerals students hold in their hands today are the foundation of tomorrow’s technology, energy, and economy!

The 2026 Earth Science Week theme—Critical Minerals for a Thriving Society—puts the spotlight on why geoscience literacy matters more than ever! 🌏⚡

Long-time , The Mineralogical Society of America () has classroom activities ready to go: earthsciweek.org/resources/classroom-activities

05/18/2026

💎 reminder: the rocks and minerals students hold in their hands today are the foundation of tomorrow's technology, energy, and economy.

The 2026 Earth Science Week theme, "Critical Minerals for a Thriving Society" puts the spotlight on why geoscience literacy matters more than ever! 🌏⚡

Long-time , The Mineralogical Society of America has classroom activities ready to go: earthsciweek.org/resources/classroom-activities

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