| Association Of American State Geologists |
| Includes links to websites and information from the various state geological surveys. |
| Building Stones of our Nation's Capital |
| This online booklet describes the source and appearance of many of the stones used in building Washington, D.C. The buildings have been constructed with rocks from quarries throughout the United States and many distant lands. Each building shows important features of various stones and the geologic environment in which they were formed. |
| Career Profiles: Association of Women Geoscientists |
| This site from the Association of Women Geoscientists includes career information plus profiles of many women who have made geoscience a career. |
| Careers In The Geosciences |
| Includes brochures, articles, profiles, and links to information about careers in the geosciences. |
| Careers in the Geosciences |
| The American Geological Institute has included an online version of their pamphlet concerning earth science careers. It also includes addresses to connect with for more information. |
| Cascades Volcanoes Images |
| The U.S.G.S. Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Washington maintains a website with up-to-date information about volcanoes in the northwestern United States and around the world, |
| Creating Crystals At Home |
| Includes information and recipes for homemade crystals, including alum, sodium thiosulfate, and rock candy. Young students may require adult supervision. |
| Earthquakes for Kids |
| A great site from the U.S. Geological Survey with all sorts of information about earthquakes, including the science of earthquakes, science fair project ideas, puzzles and games, and information about the latest earthquakes |
| Geology Fieldnotes: Carlsbad Caverns National Park |
| Learn about the geologic history and environment of Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico. This site includes maps, a photo album, other links and resources, a glossary of terms, and teacher features. |
| Geology Fieldnotes: Yosemite National Park |
| You can learn about the geologic history and natural environment about Yosemite National Park in California at this website. The site includes park geology, park maps, a photo album, selected links, visitor information, and a teacher feature. |
| I Know That: Science Lab |
| This is a great site for activities, animations, simulations and other resources related to the human body, sounds, matter the solar system, weather and other science topics to supplement sound. |
| Mineral Gallery |
| This commercial site includes images of a number of common and rare minerals with information about their properties. |
| Mineral Gallery: Mohs Hardness Scale |
| A good property in mineral identification is one that does not vary from specimen to specimen. In terms of reliability, hardness is one of the better physical properties for minerals. The Mohs Hardness Scale starting with talc at 1 and ending with diamond at 10, is universally used around the world as a way of distinguishing minerals. Specimens of the same mineral may vary slightly from one to another, but generally they are quite consistent. Inconsistencies occur when the specimen is impure, poorly crystallized, or actually an aggregate and not an individual crystal. |
| Minerals in Your World |
| Photos and information about their use for a variety of minerals that you might find used in your surroundings. |
| Natural Gemstones |
| This pamphlet from the U.S. Geological Survey includes useful information and terms concerning natural gemstones. For example, a natural gemstone is a mineral, stone, or organic matter that can be cut and polished or otherwise treated for use as jewelry or other ornament. A precious gemstone has beauty, durability, and rarity, whereas a semiprecious gemstone has only one or two of these qualities. A gem is a gemstone that has been cut and polished. |
| Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum |
| The Pilgrim Monument is the tallest all-granite structure in the United States and is built entirely of granite from Stonington, Maine. The tower is 77 meters (252 feet 7-1/2 inches) high. The top of the Monument is 109 meters (353 feet) above sea level. This website describes the monument and Provincetown Museum in words and photographs. |
| Rock Around the World |
| Mars scientists are asking students from around the world to help them understand the Red Planet. Send in a rock collected by you or your classroom from your region of the world, and they will use a special tool like the one on the Mars Rover to tell you what it is made of. Then everyone can compare their rocks to the ones found on Mars. |
| Rock of Ages Granite Quarry, Vermont |
| Founded in 1885, Rock of Ages has grown to include dozens of quarries producing the highest combined volume of dimensional granite in North America. From Barre Gray Granite, the finest gray granite available, to the unrivaled purity of Bethel White, Rock of Ages has very high standards for the granite it quarries and delivers. Primary students may need adult assistance with this site. |
| Schoolyard Geology: U.S. Geological Survey |
| Use resources from the U.S. Geological Survey to create a map of your schoolyard using aerial photographs and try other geology-related activities. |
| Scientific American/Ask The Experts |
| This site, maintained by Scientific American magazine, provides visitors with the opportunity to ask questions concerning specific phenomenon in science, mathematics, and technology. Scientific American then passes these queries on to experts in both academia and industry. |
| U.S. Geological Survey |
| This is the site for the U.S. Geological Survey, a part of Department of Interior. It includes links to the various functions, activities and products of the Survey, |
| U.S. National Parks Page |
| Provides information on all U.S. national parks. Includes information that will be of assistance in planning a trip or obtaining data about a park. |
| Wonderwise: Women in Science Learning Series |
| Introduces you to women who have made science their career. You can take several field trips, including space geology, African plant exploration, and urban ecology. |
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