Earth Science Week 2024 Toolkits Available - The WSGS offers 50 complimentary toolkits to Wyoming classrooms.

 

Earth Science Week 2024 Toolkits Available

The WSGS offers 50 complimentary Toolkits to Wyoming classrooms

The 2024 Earth Science Week Toolkits are now available for Wyoming classrooms. The 50 Toolkits, provided by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) to the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS), are free for Wyoming educators on a first-come, first-served basis.

Each Toolkit contains a variety of resources to support Earth Science Week (October 13-19), which celebrates the 2024 theme, "Earth Science Everywhere." This theme highlights the broad influence of geosciences across STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields and the humanities. Recognizing these connections helps individuals appreciate how geoscience relates to their interests, communities, and future careers.

“The Wyoming State Geological Survey appreciates AGI’s generosity in providing complimentary Toolkits for teachers across the state,” said Dr. Erin Campbell, WSGS Director and Wyoming State Geologist. “This year’s theme, 'Earth Science Everywhere,' highlights the amazing ways geoscience impacts our daily lives. These Toolkits are packed with fun, hands-on materials that will inspire students to explore how earth science shapes the world around them.”

The Toolkits are designed for middle-school students. This year’s Toolkit includes several WSGS postcards and samples of rocks found throughout the state.

This year's toolkit includes:

• Activity Calendar from the American Geosciences Institute, featuring activities and case studies from the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, American Geophysical Union, Earth Observations for the SDGs, Earth Science Information Partners, Geological Society of America, Geoscientists without Borders(R), International Ocean Discovery Program, Mineralogical Society of America, Minerals Education Coalition, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Park Service, Soil Science Society of America, U.S. Geological Survey, and U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
• Activity Pages from the Gemological Institute of America, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Cave and Karst Research Institute, and U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
• Bookmarks from the American Institute of Professional Geologists, American Meteorological Society, Climate Literacy & Energy Awareness Network, International Permafrost Association, and National Association of Geoscience Teachers.
• Brochure from the National Speleological Society.
• Flyers from the American Geosciences Institute, Association for Women Geoscientists, Critical Zone Observatories/Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Earth Observations for the SDGs, Nutrients for Life Foundation, Ohio State University Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Geological Survey.
• Magnet from Common Ground / Big Picture Productions.
• Partners Resource Page that includes links to resources from Agriculture in the Classroom, Ohio State University Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, Critical Materials Innovation Hub, Earth Observations for the SDGs, Ice Drilling Program, National Park Service, Nourish the Future, Polar Literacy, Seequent/Visible Geology, and TERC.
• Postcards from the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists; Minerals Education Coalition/ Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration; and National Earth Science Teachers Association.
• Posters from the American Geosciences Institute, American Geophysical Union, EarthScope Consortium, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and U.S. Geological Survey.
• And more!

Request a toolkit by emailing Bryce Tugwell at bryce.tugwell@wyo.gov. Toolkits may also be ordered from the AGI website.