Rock Cycle Game
Use stations with die-based instructions to simulate moving through the rock cycle. This file includes a student handout, and printable station cards and instructions. Clicking the link below downloads a Word (.doc) file. Rock Cycle Game
Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills
The Great ShakeOut is a nationwide, annual earthquake drill event which promotes quake hazard awareness and education.
Minerals Education Coalition Website
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration Inc. provides videos, activities, and presentations on minerals, mining, and natural resources. Minerals Education Coalition Website
Earth Science Week
Earth Science Week is an international October event promoting knowledge of the earth sciences. Their website offers supplies, videos, images, events, and extensive educational resources. Resources for Teachers
Mineralogy4Kids
Mineralogy4Kids is the Mineralogical Society of America's website for education.
Basic Rock and Mineral Information
Reliable, basic information from the USGS. Basic Rock and Mineral Information
The Life Cycle of a Mineral Deposit – A Teacher’s Guide for Hands-On Mineral Education Activities
The Life Cycle of a Mineral Deposit: A Teacher’s Guide for Hands-On Mineral Education Activities explains the hows and whys of "the process of finding or exploring for a mineral deposit, extracting or mining the resource, recovering the resource, [...] and reclaiming...
A detailed, 64-page report on notable rocks and features of the Bay Area by the USGS. Rocks and Geology in the San Francisco Bay Region
Facts About California’s State Rock, Serpentinite
After a bill introduced in 2009 threatened serpentinite's status, geologists and rock enthusiasts fought against the arguments against the state emblem. Here is one such article. Facts About California's State Rock, Serpentinite
Cavern of Crystal Giants
This National Geographic article describes the author's trip to visit one of the most breathtaking caves ever discovered - the Naica Mine in Mexico.
Rock and Mineral Kits
Rock and mineral kits are great ways to teach hands-on identification useful in the real world. There's a saying that the best geologist is the one who has seen the most rocks - give your students a head start! Rocks and minerals can be ordered from many places on the...
KQED Quest: Marin Headlands
This illustrated article describes the unique geology of the Marin Headlands in the Bay Area. KQED Quest: Marin Headlands
Golden Gate National Recreation Area – Geology Resources
Information on the rocks and geology of the Golden Gate Headlands. Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Geodiversity Atlas Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Geologic Activity
The Rock Cycle
This video illustrates the rock cycle and the three types of rocks. The Rock Cycle
Once Upon a Pluton
A short video illustrating the rock cycle.
A short song about different rock names and their membership in different groups. Song of the Rocks
Video and Information on the La Conchita Landslide
This video and supporting resources show the stunning power of landslides. La Conchita - USGS
Computer Simulations of Recent Tsunamis
View models of tsunami propagation in these simulations of recent tsunamis. Computer Simulations of Recent Tsunamis
Forecasting California’s Earthquakes – What Can We Expect in the Next 30 Years?
This USGS report summarizes the probability of large earthquakes in California in the next three decades. Forecasting California’s Earthquakes - What Can We Expect in the Next 30 Years?
Bay Area Faults Worksheets
These worksheets ask students to identify key map features on a geologic map of Bay Area faults. Note that the map is not included, so instructors will need to find an appropriate map (like this one!). Clicking the links below will download Word (.doc) files. The Bay...
Bay Area Earthquake Epicenter Handout and Worksheet
Earthquakes produce different types of wave with different travel times. By analyzing travel times, the distance of a recording station from the earthquake epicenter can be calculated. This handout and worksheet walks students through a simple calculation to...