Geology K-12 Outreach
In collaboration with other science outreach programs at Clemson University, the Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Department offers a variety of professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers interested in geoscience or environmental education. Its Education Outreach hosts a series of downloadable standards-based curriculum supplements and teaching modules, and provide links to other classroom resources of use to both formal and informal educators.
From grade-specific supplemental lessons dealing with the natural and human history of South Carolina to satellite imagery, aerial photography and various maps of the Southeastern USA, Clemson Geology K-12 Outreach provides useful for K-12 educators. Also included are contact and content information, including the South Carolina Earth Science Teachers Association and the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina.
Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers
- Action for a Cleaner Tomorrow
- Project Learning Tree
- SC Life
- SC MAPS (South Carolina Maps and Aerial Photographic Systems)
- South Carolina Studies
- SE MAPS (SouthEast Maps and Aerial Photographic Systems)
Curriculum Supplements and Classroom Resources
- Discover Carolina
- SC MAPs
- South Carolina Studies
- SC Life
Geoscience and Environmental Science Education Links
- SC MAPS Program
- SC State House Discover Carolina Trip
- SC LIFE Virtual Field Trips
Contact
Geology K-12 Outreach Office
340 Brackett Hall, Clemson University
Department of Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences
Clemson, SC 29634-0919
(864) 656-1560 [voice]
(864) 656-1041 [fax]
geolk12@clemson.edu [e-mail]
Project Staff
Project Director - Dr. John R. Wagner
Project Manager - Ms. Jackie Gourdin
