As we work together to keep moving forward in these uncertain times, GSA is here
to support
the geoscience community.
We have created the following Online Education Resource Guide, to help with online teaching, learning and
remote research, including links to third-party offerings that might be helpful. We encourage you to use
and share this information to benefit your work in whatever ways it might.
GSA Offerings
GSA Member Community
Join the discussion in GSA’s online Member Community. Stay in touch, share information and resources with
colleagues, give and receive feedback.
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GSA Webinar Library
Recorded webinars focused on grants, programs, career development, and educator tools, including
information about remote teaching resources, such as virtual landscapes, GigaPan, and Google Earth.
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GSA E-Teach Resources
Teaching resources with background information, hands-on/minds-on activities, images, and 3D models;
topics include volcanoes, tsunamis, earth cycles, forensic geology, and more.
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GSA Today Online Ahead of Print
Science: Visualization and Sharing of 3D Digital Outcrop Models to Promote Open
Science
by Nesbit et al.
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Groundwork: Geoscience Videos and Animations: How to Make Them with Your Students,
and How to Use Them in the Classroom
by Stern et al.
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University
of Texas at Dallas Geoscience Videos
GSA Speaking of Geoscience Blog
Looking for another perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic? Earth science might help
by Mark Quigley
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GSA EarthCache Program
Anyone can make a free account at geocaching.com. Login, search for any location of interest, use
filters to highlight nearby EarthCache sites, and "visit" those sites virtually to learn about an area's
geology.
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Geocaching.com: "12 ways to stay
connected with geocaching"
At a future date, some of the resources listed above may return to member-only
access, but at present, it is GSA’s wish to do everything we can to make life a little bit easier.
If you support our mission, and are in a position to do so, please consider a GSA membership to help
keep our community strong.
External & Associated Society Offerings
National Earth Science Teachers Association (NESTA) and the National Association of
Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
Two of GSA’s Associated Societies, NESTA and NAGT, offer online libraries of high-quality geoscience
education resources.
NESTA
NAGT
American Geosciences Institute (AGI)
AGI offers free and reduced-price resources for geoscientists.
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National Science Foundation (NSF)
Seven NSF-supported STEM resources that are perfect for at-home learning.
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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Learn from home with USGS Education.
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National Parks
Virtually tour 31 U.S. National Parks from home via Google Earth.
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Direct
link to tour
U.S. Forest Service Stories in Stone
A StoryMap highlighting the tremendous diversity of geologic features in our National Forest System (NFS)
lands.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Interactive Lessons about Space, Earth,
Solar System and Universe
Lessons from
Astronauts about Living in Space
STEM Activities for Students of All
Ages
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Use Real-Time Ocean Data to Explore the Environment.
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Science How Webcast Archives
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International Association for Geoscience Diversity (IAGD)
"Designing Remote Geology Field Courses" webinar from 23 March, 2020 (Featuring Incoming GSA President
Doug Walker)
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IAGD homepage
Paleontological Research Institute (PRI)
PRI Teacher-Friendly Guides to Earth Science (free to download)
Teacher-Friendly Guides to Earth
science
Learn and Teach at Home
Coloring Activity for Children:
Cecil's Colossal Journey Through Time
University of California Museum of Paleontology
Investigates and promote the understanding of the history of life and the diversity of the Earth’s biota
through research and education.
Understanding Evolution
ACCESS (Advancing
Community College Education and Success) Paleo
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
AGU Online Learning Exchange for K-20+ Students
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Tumble
An award-winning science podcast for kids and families
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Note: These recommendations are from our Associated Societies, members and partner
organizations, but they are not necessarily endorsed by GSA. GSA is not responsible for maintaining
external links and inclusion on this page does not constitute GSA support.