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California Geological Survey (CGS) believes that there is a need to increase public awareness and understanding of the importance of the earth sciences in our lives, that is why CGS provides educational resources for teachers and others who are interested with the hope to make earth science learning more meaningful.
Dedicated to students having fun while learning about the geosciences.
Parents and teachers will find activities and links of interest here as well.
CGS Notes
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CGS notes contain the answers to commonly asked questions about California's geology.
There are also notes with information on:
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Earth Sciences Content Standards for California Public Schools. California State Board of Education has adopted a list of academic content standards that students should acquire for each grade level for various subjects. CGS has extracted the content standards for the Earth Sciences curriculum for kindergarten through grade twelve.
The Teacher Resource Center (TRC) helps teachers by providing tools for classroom instruction related to earth sciences. Any California schoolteacher may borrow materials from the TRC.
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Online Maps and Data
The California Geological Survey produces several types of maps and publications, many of which are online. One of the newest products being offered by CGS is interactive mapping program created for the Seismic Hazards Zonation Program. The Seismic Hazards Mapping Web Page uses Intergraph's GeoMedia WebMap to allow you to interactively view Seismic Hazards Mapping data using an internet browser. It also allows you to download maps and GIS data via the web.
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