"Earth Materials in Our Lives"
An Online Experience
October 11- 17, 2020
This year’s event emphasizes the ways Earth materials impact humans, and the way human activity impacts these materials - in the 21st century.
Due to COVID restrictions, Earth Science Week will not be held at the Houston Museum of Natural Science this year, but instead celebrated online with links to various media each day of the week.
We will provide links to videos, field trips, etc. that engage young people and others in exploring the relationship between Earth materials and people. Each day of Earth Science week will focus on a different geoscience.
Sunday, October 11
Event TBA
Monday, October 12
Event TBA
Tuesday, October 13
Event TBA
Wednesday, October 14
Event TBA
Thursday, October 15
Event TBA
Friday, October 16
Event TBA
Saturday, October 17
Event TBA
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Mission
Earth Science Week promotes the understanding and appreciation of the value of Earth Science research and its appreciation and relevance to our daily lives. The Houston Geological Society is honored to join in this celebration that is organized nationally by AGI each year.
Objectives
• To engage students in discovering the Earth sciences.
• To remind people that Earth science is all around us.
• To encourage Earth stewardship through understanding.
• To motivate geoscientists to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about the Earth.
Volunteer
This event provides a lot of opportunities for our members to give back to the community and share our passion for science. If you would like to take part, please contact the Earth Science Committee Chair Sharon Choens.
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2017 Field Trip Downloads:
Panther Creek Field Guide
Directions to Panther Creek Field Trip
Student 2-page Field Guide
Field Activity Risk Hazard
Field Trip Waiver
20 page Student version - Panther Creek Guide
General version - Panther Creek Guide
2015 Field Trip Downloads:
HGS 2015 Salt Dome Field Trip Poster
HGS 2015 Sea Level Field Trip Poster
McFaddin Beach Trip Information
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Earth Science Week: Art, Essay, and Multimedia Contest
more information can be found at http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests