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U.S. Geological Survey

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About U.S. Geological Survey

The U.S. Geological Survey is a federal science bureau that studies Earth, ecosystems, hazards, and natural resources and shares that knowledge with the public.

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usgs.gov ↗
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11 published resources
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Science · Geography · Nature & environment · Parent & educator · Nature · Geology
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11 resources
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USGS Educational Resources

Natural science lessons, activities, maps, podcasts, videos, and data resources from the U.S. Geological Survey.

Science · ages 8–1892
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USGS Teachers, Learners, and Kids

The U.S. Geological Survey’s youth education page helps children, families and teachers explore geology, ecology, national parks, citizen science and STEM learning resources.

Science · ages Children and learners; activity-specific90
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USGS Water Science School

The U.S. Geological Survey Water Science School offers water information, diagrams, maps, quizzes, interactive learning, and educator resources for students and teachers.

Science · ages School-age learners; lesson-specific90
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USGS Solar System Education

The U.S. Geological Survey solar-system education page connects elementary classroom lesson plans with planetary geology, lunar resources, Astrogeology, and additional official Earth-and-space materials.

Space · ages 6–1488
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USGS Youth and Education in Science

The U.S. Geological Survey youth hub connects children, teens, educators, and families with Earth-science learning, activities, media, and school resources.

Science · ages 5–18; resource-specific88
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USGS Critter Tales Activity Book

Critter Tales is a USGS restoration activity book for kids that uses animals and habitats to introduce conservation, ecology, and restoration ideas.

Nature & Environment · ages 7–1287
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USGS Data in Schools

USGS Data in Schools helps educators use real Earth-science data, maps, and investigation questions to support classroom learning.

Science · ages 10–18; lesson-specific87
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USGS Trek Through Time Activities for Kids

USGS Trek Through Time activities invite children to explore Earth history, fossils, geology, and changing landscapes through guided learning activities.

Science · ages 7–1487
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USGS Earth Science Week Resources

USGS Earth Science Week resources give students and educators activities, Earth-science themes, and ways to connect geology and the environment with classroom learning.

Science · ages 8–18; activity-specific86
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USGS Ecosystems Education

USGS ecosystems education resources help learners investigate habitats, biodiversity, ecological change, and the science behind conservation.

Nature & Environment · ages 10–18; resource-specific86
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USGS Lesson Plans and Activities for K–2

USGS K–2 lesson plans introduce young learners to Earth science through age-appropriate activities, observation, and classroom exploration.

Science · ages 5–886
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