| Ask a Geologist |
| USGS earth scientists provide a limited service in which you may ask scientific questions about geology, geophysics, and geochemistry. You can e-mail any questions you have about earth science to geologists at this site, and you can browse through their frequently asked questions. |
| 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. |
| Musical Sand |
| This site includes a description of the phenomena known as "singing sands" and includes images and audio of various types and locations. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Sand Castle Central |
| Check out their tips and tricks to building great sand castles, and see the incredible photos of sand-sculpture competitions. |
| 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." |
| 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, |