Earth Science Week 2009

EARTH SCIENCE WEEK
October 11–17, 2009

Sponsored by the American Geological Institute (AGI), Earth Science Week is an annual national event that encourages people everywhere to explore the natural world and learn about the geosciences and stewardship of the Earth. The theme for Earth Science Week 2009 is "Understanding Climate," a timely and vital topic, considering current interest in global warming and climate change. The DNR Division of Geology and Earth Resources and several organizations will hold Earth Science Week activities open to the public.

Visit the official website for Earth Science Week 2009

GEOLOGY AND EARTH RESOURCES DIVISION EVENTS

Oct. 1: Donation of the Toolkit. The Geology and Earth Resources Division will donate an Earth Science Week toolkit to the Science Director at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Director of the Timberland Regional Library System, the State Librarian, and Governor Christine Gregoire.
Oct. 13: Pet a Meteorite Day. A large meteorite is being loaned to the Washington Geology Library for display on this day only. This will probably be your only opportunity to touch something that CAME FROM OUTER SPACE ! ! !

WASHINGTON STATE EARTH SCIENCE EXHIBIT

Far & Forrer—Views of the universe from the Hubble Space Telescope and extreme close-ups of polished rock by Liz Forrer. This exhibit is at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center (Gold Gallery) until October 10, Tuesdays–Saturdays, 10 am–4 pm.

ONLINE GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION RESOURCES

Geology Resources for Teachers—An online teachers packet created by the Geology and Earth Resources Division

American Geological Institute Curriculum and Activities webpage

Ten Most Spectacular Geologic Sites (Smithsonian list)

Earth Science Literacy Initiative brochure

Geology of National Parks—3D and photographic tours featuring park geology and natural history

Mount St. Helens anaglyph 3D photo

A geologist’s lifetime field trip list—A list of essential or desirable locations for geologists or travelers to visit. It contains many of the interesting geologic wonders of the world, with links for most of them

GEOLOGIC FIELD TRIPS

Washington State

Stonerose Interpretive Center, Republic, Washington

Spokane Valley–Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer

Geology of the Yakima Valley Wine Country

Olympic National Park

Columbia River Gorge

Mount Rainier National Park

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

Mount St. Helens Windy Ridge and blast area: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3

Channeled Scabland: Part 1 and Part 2

North Cascades National Park (3 field trips)