Outreach Programs

In the Geokids fossil lab, students examine a variety of fossils and learn how plants and animals may be preserved in rocks as fossils.

Interns measured approximately 36,000 species of foraminifera, contained in a total of 130 volumes.

Teachers at our workshops interact with scientists and students, both in the laboratory and in the field.

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The Stanford School of Earth Sciences recognizes the need and takes seriously its responsibility to share our understanding of the Earth with the greater community. Consequently, we offer programs for K-12 students and their teachers. 

We aim to bring a basic knowledge of Earth sciences to as many people as possible. From GeoKids, in which first-graders get to know rocks, minerals, fossils, and soils through hands-on activities, to our public lectures aimed at interested, non-expert citizens who wish to be better informed about issues of current importance, we hope to engage everyone in the Earth sciences. For teachers of older students, we offer check-out kits and workshops to supplement science curriculum and strengthen teacher confidence when presenting scientific material.

We invite you to explore our outreach programs below.

K-12 Programs

By working with budding scientists and current science students, we offer programs to broaden their understanding of the scientific process. The programs help students understand Earth sciences. The programs are offered free of cost to students and teachers of our local community.
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Teacher Programs

To support Earth sciences being taught in the schools, we provide opportunities for teachers to learn about earth science along with ways for them to bring current Earth sciences research into their classrooms. Professional development workshops are designed to support teachers in public classrooms by providing connections to the California state standards. In addition we continue to develop educational resources such as curriculum and teaching kits to enhance classroom learning.
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For more information about ways you can support the School of Earth Sciences, please email Director of Outreach Education Jennifer Saltzman, or call her at (650)725-2410.