| American Experience: Hoover Dam |
| Rising more than 215 meters (700 feet) above the raging waters of the Colorado River, it was called one of the greatest engineering works in history. This PBS website includes information about the film, people and events, a timeline, maps, and a teacher guide that supports the film. Includes a teacher guide. |
| Association Of American State Geologists |
| Includes links to websites and information from the various state geological surveys. |
| 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, |
| Color Landform Atlas of the United States |
| This site includes a number of downloadable maps and satellite images for each state. |
| The Colorado River in Grand Canyon: How Fast Does It Flow? |
| Opening the jet tubes at Glen Canyon Dam on March 26, 1996, released from Lake Powell a controlled flood of water that traveled down the Colorado River in Grand Canyon. How fast did the water move? How long did it take for water to reach a particular point along the river? |
| Control Data and Monuments (Information about Benchmarks on Topographic Maps) |
| Wondering what some of those different symbols mean on topographic maps, especially the different ones for benchmarks? Check out this website for more information. |
| Digitally-shaded Relief Map of the United States |
| This map of the lower 48 states of the U.S. is a digitally enhanced, shaded relief map showing many of the significant landforms and physiographic provinces. You can download more information and a digitized version from this site. There is also a link to a map which includes geologic information. |
| Earth from Space/Water Habitats |
| Search this NASA website for images and information about Earth's various water habitats. Photos are aerial views taken from the Space Shuttle. |
| EarthExplorer |
| Search for digitized aerial photographs for your area, using either a map, key word, or with latitude and longitude |
| 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 |
| EROS Data Center |
| Information about maps and aerial photographs of the U.S. that are available for purchase. |
| Flight Into Grand Canyon |
| This animated flight is the product of a partnership between NASA, the NPS, and the USGS, and is a part of the NPS Views Project created for a soon to be released Grand Canyon geology module. |
| 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. |
| Geothermal Energy—Energy from the Earth's Core |
| This site includes a variety of resources involving energy, including geothermal energy. |
| Get Lost: The Compass Game |
| This PBS/Nova site includes an interactive game that lets you find your way with a compass. You can play it online if you have right plug-ins or download a Mac or Windows version. |
| Google Earth |
| Download free software that allows you to view satellite images covering the entire globe. You can fly through landscapes, and you can even tilt the Earth's surface so you can see mountains, and even Grand Canyon, in profile. |
| Grand Canyon Explorer |
| A large resource of information about the Grand Canyon and surrounding areas. |
| Hoover Dam: A National Historic Landmark |
| This website about Hoover Dam is sponsored by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR). It includes the Story of Hoover Dam, Education Information, and notes about visiting Hoover Dam. Adult guidance may be needed. |
| How a sand and gravel quarry works |
| Watch a short video of a sand and gravel quarry and see how these earth materials are separated. 2.8 MB file to download. |
| 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. |
| I Was Wondering: Women's Adventures in Science |
| This project of the National Academy of Sciences showcases the accomplishments of contemporary women in science and highlights the varied and intriguing careers of some of today's most prominent scientists. |
| Making 3D Glasses |
| This site from the USGS includes directions for making your own pair of glasses for viewing special stereo images in three dimensions. |
| Park Geology Tour of National Parks |
| This site includes information about the geology of many U.S. National parks. Includes a geology photo database. |
| Ranger Minutes |
| Ranger Minutes are short audiocasts or videocasts in which a park ranger shares interesting stories and information about Grand Canyon National Park. Teachers may want to review this first so they can point students to related videos. |
| Rivers of Life |
| Rivers of Life is a place where students can find a variety of information about rivers from around the world. |
| Sands of the World |
| This successful interactive project was initiated by a fourth-grade teacher in Rhode Island involved in a multiple-intelligences program. Students in grades 3–12 from around the world send in samples of sand for the class to analyze and photograph under microscopes. Check out the sand sampler for a collection of beautiful photos, or listen to the sounds of "singing sand." |
| 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. |
| Surveyor's Basic Tools |
| One of the main tasks of a surveyor is to measure the surface of the Earth. Check out some early tools used by the surveyor and find out about their purpose and uses. |
| TerraServer |
| This site allows you to view images from the earth taken during the past 30 years. Go see if your city is listed. |
| TerraWeb for Kids: U.S. Geological Survey |
| A set of images, activities, and interactions dealing with remote sensing and image processing. |
| 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. Geological Survey/Geography |
| From here you can learn more about USGS aerial photographs and satellite imagery, as well as locate resources for ordering publications and photographs. |
| 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. |
| VolcanoWorld |
| A great resource for information about volcanoes. |
| Waterwork: Careers in Hydrology |
| This video from the National Weather Service describes many different careers in the field of hydrology. Scroll down to the Safety/Education video section. You will also find other education resources on this website. |
| 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. |
| World Factbook |
| The World Factbook is prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency for the use of US Government officials, and the style, format, coverage, and content are designed to meet their specific requirements. This site includes climate information for different countries. |
| Yellowstone National Park |
| Find loads of information about Yellowstone National Park at this National Park Service website. Topics include nature and science, for kids, education, and facts. |
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