Geology- & Education-Related Web Sites

The organizations, businesses, and government agencies listed on this page have a variety of materials and programs available. Listing these agencies does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of Natural Resources or the Division of Geological Survey. This list is by no means comprehensive.

Science-Related Agencies and Organizations in Ohio

• American Electric Power (AEP). Educational publications, materials, posters, films, and videos about energy, safety, and the environment. 
• Boonshoft Museum of Discovery (Dayton). 
• Brukner Nature Center (Troy). 
• Cincinnati Museum Center. 
• Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. 
• Cleveland Geological Sociey.
• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. 
• Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
• Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. 
• COSI (Center of Science and Industry). 
• Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center (CVEEC). 
• Dawes Arboretum (Newark). 
• Eco Educators, Inc. 
• Great Lakes Science Center (Cleveland). 
• Holden Arboretum (Kirtland). 
• INFOhio. The information network for Ohio schools.
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Glenn Research Center (Cleveland). 
• National Inventors Hall of Fame—Camp Invention (Akron). 
• Ohio Academy of Science: 
  • Heartland Science Project. 
  • Ohio Journal of Science Digital Archives. 
• Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Assoctiation (OAIMA) Teachers Corner. 
• Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) Kids Site. 
• Ohio Energy Project. 
• Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA). 
• Ohio Math Works. 
• Ohio Mathematics and Science Coalition. 
• Ohio Oil & Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP). 
• Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). 
• Ohio Resource Center for Mathematics, Science and Reading. 
• Ohio Rocks! A multimedia project for students in grades 3–5.
• The Ohio Sea Grant College Program. 
• Ohio STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Learning Network. 
• Science and Mathematics Network of Central Ohio. 
• Sheridan Worldwise, Inc. 
• Terrific Science and Terrific Science Press (Center for Chemical Education, Miami University). 
• Toledo Zoo. 
• Wilderness Center (Wilmot). 
• The Wilds (Cumberland). 

Additional Sources of Science-Related Information

• Academy of Natural Sciences (Philadelphia, Pa.). 
• AIMS Education Foundation (Activities Integrating Mathematics and Science). 
• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS):
  • Project 2061. Long-term initiative to reform K-12 science, mathematics, and technology education nationwide. 
  • AAAS Science NetLinks. Links organized by topic; includes weekly science update and news. 
• American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Eastern Section. 
• American Coal Foundation (ACF). 
• American Geological Institute (AGI). Of particular interest: Earth-Science Education Resource Directory and Careers in the Geosciences. 
• American Plastics Council. 
• American Water Works Association (AWWA). 
• Boston Museum of Science. 
• The Bridge: Ocean Education Teacher Resource Center, BRIDGE. 
• Coal Education. Kentucky Coal and Energy Education Project.
• Coalition for Science After School. 
• Creative Teaching Press, Inc. 
• D.J. Minerals, Inc. 
• Delta Education, Inc. 
• Earth and Moon Viewer. 
• Edmund Scientific. 
• Educational Innovations, Inc. 
• Education Resources Information Center/Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education (ERIC/CSMEE). Includes AskERIC, an Internet-based question-and-answer service. 
• Educators Progress Service, Inc. 
• Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC) for Mathematics and Science Education. 
• Exploratorium. 
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 
• FEMA for Kids. 
• Fisher Science Education. 
• Geological Society of America (GSA). 
• Geology by Lightplane. Library of aerial photos taken from a small plane, primarily in the 1960s in the Midwest (Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa) but also in the western United States. 
• Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS). 
• How Volcanoes Work. 
• Kentucky Geological Survey Earth science education page. 
• Library of Congress Teachers page. 
• MadSci Network. Includes Ask-a-Scientist. 
• Mineral Information Institute, Inc. (MII). 
• Museum Institute for Teaching Science (MITS). 
• National Academy of Sciences (NAS). Publisher of National Science Education Standards. 
• The National Academies Press (NAP). Publisher for the National Academies. 
• National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA). Main site. 
• NASA Education. Includes numerous links for both teachers and students.
• National Energy Foundation (NEF). 
• National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project. 
• National Geographic Society. 
• National Mining Association (NMA). 
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 
• National Science Foundation (NSF). 
• National Science Resources Center. Operated by the National Academy of Sciences and the Smithsonian Institution. 
• National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. 
• National Wildlife Foundation (NWF). 
• NEWTON (Argonne National Laboratory). Includes Ask-a-Scientist. 
• North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). 
• Northwest Mining Association.   
• The Planetary Society. 
• Provider Pals. Hands-on, cross-curricular activities to promote greater understanding of the resource provider (rancher, farmer, logger, forester, miner, fisherman) and resource management techniques. 
• Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Various links to science-related videos, interactive media, and kids and teachers pages.
• Reach Out! Michigan. Resources for teachers.
• Resources for Earth Sciences and Geography Instruction. 
• Rock Detective Geoscience Education. "Become a rock detective" K–12 geology education program.
• School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA). 
• Seismological Society of America (SSA). 
• Smithsonian Institution. 
• Society for mining, metallurgy,and Exploration. 
• Society for Science & the Public. 
• Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM). 
• Soil and Water Conservation Society. 
• Space Day. 
• Stanford SOLAR Center. 
• Steel Recycling Institute. Includes Roscoe's Recycle Room.
• Tasa Graphic Arts. Interactive Earth science CD-ROMs.
• TechLEARNING.com. Technology and Learning Network.
• TerraServer.  Database of aerial photos and maps of the United States.
• Think Quest. 
• U.S. Department of Education. Main site:
  • Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE). 
  • Gateway to 21st Century Skills and GEM. 
• U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE). Teachers and Students page. 
  • Energy Information Administration (EIA). Energy education resources. 
  • Energy Information Administration (EIA)—Energy Kids. 
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). 
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 
• U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Huge Web site containing information relating to all aspects of geology, mapping, water, and biology. Main page. 
  • The Learning Web. Educational page. 
  • Ask USGS. Earth Science Information Center. 
  • Biological Resources Division. 
  • Careers in Science. 
  • Earthshots. Satellite images from Eros Data Center showing environmental change, such as effects of droughts, fires, and urbanization. Includes an analysis of the Muskingum surface coal mines in east-central Ohio. 
  • Earth Resources Observation and Science Center (EROS). 
  • Fossils, Rocks, and Time. 
  • Land and People: Finding a Balance. 
  • List of General Interest Publications. 
  • What Do Maps Show? Teacher packet in PDF format.
• U.S. Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE, or OSM). 
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). 
• University of Michigan One Sky, Many Voices: BioKIDS. Science inquiry for 5th graders, focusing on biodiversity. 
• Ward's Natural Science Establishment. 
• Women In Mining. 
• Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution—Dive and Discover Project. 
• World Wildlife Fund.