Earth Watch

Journal Article | April 2021

Q: How can I convey the very long times involved in the history of the Earth and life on Earth?

Journal Article | July 2023

Why Earth Science?

Journal Article | April 2004

Nearly everything that we do each day is connected in some way to Earth--to its land, oceans, atmosphere, plants, and animals. To fully understand and appreciate our planet, students need to learn about its processes,…

Earth Science in the News

Journal Article | September 2000

Earth scientists gather and analyze evidence of change on Earth through time to increase our understanding of the geologic past and the history of life. Students can experience the excitement and challenges of the…

Where on Earth Is Mars?

Journal Article | November 2022

Why is the Earth round?

Journal Article | May 2020

Earth’s Place in the Universe

Journal Article | November 2022

Science Sampler: The Sweet Earth

Journal Article | September 2005

This activity compares different kinds of candy to the different types of rocks based on direct observation. A great number of geologic processes either take unimaginable lengths of time to complete, or happen in places…

Feel the Pulse of Earth Science!

Journal Article | August 2007

Each year, the American Geological Institute (AGI) organizes Earth Science Week to help monitor and spread Earth science literacy. This year marks the 10th annual Earth Science Week, which is geared to promote better…

Earth System Science Project

Journal Article | August 2004

For several decades, science teachers have used bottles for classroom projects designed to teach students about biology. A model terrarium enclosed in a glass bottle was described in the 1975 edition of Science and…