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Introduction: Igneous Rocks | Sedimentary Rocks | Metamorphic Rocks | Links
Collecting Rocks: To Start | Where to Find Rocks | Collecting Equipment | Housing and Enlarging a Collection | Hints for Rock Collectors
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Featured Sites
USGS Geology in the Parks
Explore geological history and learn about rocks and minerals.
Fossils, Rocks, and Time
USGS publication on the Earth's geologic history.
Earth Science Photographs
Search for images of rocks and minerals from the photo archive of the USGS.
Coal Country
This kids' education software teaches children the basics about coal. Downloadable online. Activities to Explore Acid Rain and Building Stones
This 38-page report provides 12 activities for students to explore the effects of acid rain on building stones. Information on Fossils and Fossil Collecting
Contains links to information about fossils. Selected References On Rocks, Minerals, And Gemstones
A list of publications, audios, visuals, and educational materials. Bedrock Geology and Photo Gallery
Learn about metamorphic sedimentary rocks and see photos. Geologic Images
Contains images of rocks, fossils, sinkholes, landscapes, and maps. Paleontology at USGS
Learn about the different types of fossils, how they lived, and how they are used to answer important questions about the world we inhabit. Geologic Information
Geologic and mineral resource surveys and mapping for the Department of the Interior. USGS Geology in Parks
Learn geology basics from touring the national parks. Earth Science Photographs
Search for rocks, minerals, national parks, monuments, and other geologic images from the photo archive of the USGS. Mineral Resources Program
Information on the occurrence, quality, quantity, and availability of mineral resources Gemstones
An overview of production of gemstones in the U.S. Fun Facts About Rocks and Minerals
Contains interesting information on daily use of minerals and rocks. Acid Rain and Our Nation's Capital: A Guide to Effects on Buildings and Monuments
Defines acid rain, explains what effects it has on marble and limestone buildings, and shows through a walking tour some of the places in our Nation's capital where you can see the impact of acid precipitation. Collecting Rocks
Learn about different types of rocks and how to identify and collect them. Our Changing Continent
Compares the geological changes of the continent of North America through the ages. Natural Gemstones
Basic information about gemstones. The Interior of the Earth
Understand Earth's structure and composition. Monitoring Active Volcanos
How scientists track volcanic movements. The Geologic Story of the Ocoee River
The geologic story of the rocks exposed along the Ocoee River in Polk County, east Tennessee. Gold
History and basics of gold. Prospecting for Gold in the United States
Report. Building Stones of Our Nation's Capital
Describes the source and appearance of many of the stones used in building Washington, D.C. Fire and Mud: Eruptions and Lahars of Mount Pinatubo, Philippines
Know all about the eruption history, impacts of the eruption, rocks, and lahars of Mount Pinatubo, Philippines. Cascades Volcano Observatory
Focuses on hazards, activity, history, and monitoring of volcanoes, with emphasis on volcanoes of the Western United States. American Geological Insititute Education
Produce innovative inquiry-based curriculum for K-12 earth science education. Geo Mysteries with Rex, the Dino Detective
Fun and interactive geologic site for kids. Mineralogical Society of America
Contain articles on mineralogy and activities for kids. Collector's Corner
See how and where you can collect rocks. Official State Geologic Symbols
Find out your state rock, mineral, gem, and fossil, and learn more about them. Mineralogy 4 Kids
Learn about minerals and play games. This Planet Really Rocks
Know all the basics about rocks and rock collecting. Ask-A-Mineralogist
A forum where real mineralogists answer your questions. More Than Skin Deep
A teacher's guide to caves. Museum of Paleontology
Learn about fossils and earth history through background information and collection of fossils. Contains activities for both the classroom and students. Learning From the Fossil Record
Fun education site about paleontology and earth-science. Windows to the Universe
Fun and intriguing site about the earth and space sciences. Park Geology Teacher's Features
Teaching geology with national park examples. Park Geology Tour of National Parks
Learn geology through online tour of national parks. Geologic animations
Animations include plate tectonics, gas, oil, and more.
Introduction: Igneous Rocks | Sedimentary Rocks | Metamorphic Rocks | Links
Collecting Rocks: To Start | Where to Find Rocks | Collecting Equipment | Housing and Enlarging a Collection | Hints for Rock Collectors
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