Geoscience significantly influences our homes, products, roads, and transportation, offering vital insights into Earth's materials and dynamic changes impacting our lives. The 2024 theme "Earth Science Everywhere" highlights the widespread influence of geosciences across STEM disciplines and the humanities. Recognizing these connections allows individuals to appreciate how geoscience relates to their interests, communities, and future pursuits. For more, see: https://www.earthsciweek.org
Below, find free resources from Esri supporting each day of Earth Science Week:
Monday: Minerals
- See the AR based activity (reqs cell phone or tablet): The world’s most used minerals (link). Put the mineral samples right on your desk with this map and smartphone powered classroom activity.
- GeoInquiry: Mining minerals (link). A 15-minute, teacher-directed activity for exploring minerals around the world.
Tuesday: earth Observation Day
- GeoInquiry: Remote Sensing (link). Instructional activity, interactive map, worksheets, more.
- Seafloor crustal age in MapMaker (link). Interactive map
Wednesday: National Fossils Day
- Key Global Fossil Sites map (link)
- The All-American Lion StoryMap (link)
Thursday: Geoscience for all
- Getting started with accessible storytelling (link)
- Improving accessibility with ArcGIS Online apps (video link)
Friday: Geologic map day
- The State Geologic Map Compilation (link)
