Explore the world with this GPS scavenger hunt! Earthcache is a special type of geocache designed to teach you about the geology of the area. To get started check out the instructions provided by the The Geological Society of America.
Focus Days Earth Science Week is happy to announce special days focusing on specific themes during the week-long celebration, October 11 – 17, 2020. Sunday, October 11International Earthcache Day. Explore the world with this GPS scavenger hunt! Monday, October 12Minerals Day. Join us in raising awareness of and appreciation for minerals and mineralogy! Tuesday, October
The Octagon Art Center did a great post around the theme of maps. Enjoy reading with live links here: https://www.facebook.com/OctagonCenterfortheArts/photos/a.255499597795221/3209775222367629/?type=3&theater
Join the OpenStreetMap US Virtual Mappy Hour. Members of the OpenStreetMap (OSM) Community present short, informational talks related to OSM and other mapping related topics. Here are links to some the past and upcoming Mappy Hour topics. Up-to-date Events Schedule: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Foundation/Local_Chapters/United_States/Virtual_Mappy_Hours (To attend in real-time you will need to register on the form) Upcoming EventsWednesday,
AmericaView has a series of over 70 Earth image puzzles to encourage people of all ages to engage with satellite imagery and learn more about remote sensing by offering a fun challenge. The puzzles can be made to match ability or time available by choosing the number of pieces from 12 to 110 pieces. There
The USGS has produced an amazing collection of images (also available as trading cards!) that show Earth’s change over time. The Earthshot collection has a wide variety of examples of change over time including: – natural phenomena changes (glaciers, deserts,) – social change (city growth,) – human interaction with the natural world (mining, deforestation, agriculture,)
Just wanted to put out a reminder that the Iowa Map Contest is still going on. It’s a great opportunity for students in grades 4-12 to learn how to tell a story about Iowa’s special places using a story map. Also there are great prizes – $100 and a chance to go to the national
As you look out your window you may be noticing that grass is beginning to green up, the lilac bushes are growing new leaves, and a robin is gathering material for a nest. These observations are scientifically termed phenology – the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena relating to climate, plant, and animal life.
We had a fun and informative Earth Observation Day. Here are some highlights and pictures: There were 24 attendees. We had 15 mappers, who helped build a better basemap in for areas in Botswana. Volunteers mapped dozens of roads and over 500 buildings during our mini-mapathon (45 mins)! Dr. Brian Hornbuckle shared with us