Earth Resources Observation and Science Center

Using satellite images to teach about Earth changes

Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center

Explore their education hub for teaching and learning about climate change

USGS Astrogeology

Explore teaching resources related to planets and space

Following the Fellows

Learn about our Albert Einstein Fellows and curriculum projects!

Educational Resources

Tap into over 140 years of USGS research in the natural sciences with lesson plans, activities, maps, podcasts, lectures, videos, animations, and more.Select from the SCIENCE TOPICS on the left-hand navigation bar or the titles BELOW the images under Educational Topics, which will guide you to lessons & activities.

Educational Topics

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Image: A Green Treefrog in Florida
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Ecosystems
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mine symbol map for conterminous US
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Geography
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This is a photo of a view from Desert View in Grand Canyon National Park.
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Geology
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hawaii forest
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Global Change
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Color photograph of lava lake
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Natural Hazards
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Underwater image of wave breaking over a coral reef
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Oceans and Coasts
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Earth, the water planet
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Solar System
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Color photograph of cone near coast
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Water Resources
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Map highlighting locations of USGS shoreline change data products
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Data in Schools
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Three UGSS staff smiling at a table with various animal displays under a tent
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Adventures in STEM