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 Circular 1245: Large Floods in the United States: Where They Happen and Why
The locations of most of our largest floods are due to combinations of regional climate, topography, and basin size. Learn more in this downloadable, 19-page publication that is designed for the general public. Also read daily reports on the Indiana floods with links to photographs, discharge measurements, and additional educational details!
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USGS Educational Resources For Primary Grades Grades K-6
USGS Educational Resources For Secondary Grades Grades 7-12
USGS Educational Resources For Undergraduate Education Community Colleges and Universities
USGS Resources For California's Education Standards (K-12)
This Web site links selected online resources to an established list of Science and History-Social Science content standards for California.
The "GIS Lab"
Lessons, data, and information about using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis in education.
The "GPS Class"
Lessons and information about using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in education.
USGS Publications
Search database of over 69,000 USGS maps, books, and other publications.
USGS Store
Use the USGS Store to browse and purchase paper maps and other products that are popular with educators. Just enter the Store and click on "Education Products".Teacher Discounts are available for the purchase of USGS paper maps.
USGS Photo and Image Collections
A comprehensive list of USGS photos and images for public use.
Ask A Geologist
Can't find the information you need? Receive a personal response from a USGS scientist.
Selected Popular USGS Web sites:
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Landslides, Tsunamis, Coastal
Storms, Water Resources, Biology, Astrogeology, Paleontology,
and Geology of National Parks. |
 USGS CoreCast! The New USGS Podcast Series!
USGS CoreCast brings you straight science insight on natural hazards; climate change; satellite imagery and monitoring; water quality; human health and wildlife disease; and much more. It's natural science from the inside out.
Videos and Animations
A collection of USGS videos and animations covering a wide range of science.
Find A Map!
Links to popular USGS map resources and map databases, including the: The National Map, and The National Atlas.
Our Changing Planet
Think that geography is just memorizing state capitals? With these USGS resources and lessons, you'll be investigating our changing planet!
Careers in Science
Web resources and videos about USGS Science and Careers.
USGS Internships, Employment Opportunities, and Research Grants
Are you an undergraduate student, graduate student, or faculty member seeking ways to participate in USGS science? Use this compilation of programs as your guide.
USGS-NAGT Partnership Program for Student Internships
Get information about a unique professional opportunity for outstanding college field course graduates. See where the 2008 award recipients are working!
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| New! USGS Education Resources for Teachers—Encourage your staff to use USGS science in lesson-planning with this convenient brochure.
Earth Science Week 2008
Encourage young people to learn about the geosciences by getting away from the television, off the computer, and out of doors. Earth Science Week 2008: "No Child Left Inside", will be held October 12-18, 2008. The USGS is a major sponsor and contributor to Earth Science Week, which is hosted by the American Geophysical Institute (AGI). Check here for future information about USGS Earth Science Week activities!
Digital Topographic Maps
Learn how to download and print them free of charge at the USGS Store.
A new USGS film—take a look!
Wetland Revival—The Science Behind the Restoration in San Francisco Bay.
USGS Polar Resources
Examine USGS research and resources in support of the International Polar Year.
News And Information
Learn about science education activities at the USGS, and beyond. This page has information about societies and state and federal government organizations involved in the Earth Sciences.
USGS Attends 2008 NSTA National Conference:A Report (PDF–132K)
The USGS attended the 2008 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Conference held in Boston, Massachusetts on March 27-30, 2008). |
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U.S. Geological Survey