U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquakes for Kids

The basics of earthquake science including factual information about how and why they happen. Also includes some hands-on activities and experiments for students.

This resource provides definitions of important earthquake related terms.

What are rocks made of? Where do rocks come from? What is an igneous rock? These are just some of the questions answered by the scientists of the U.S. Geologic Survey.

Hyperlinked diagram provides an in-depth explanation of each phase of the Earth's water cycle.

Six-part interdisciplinary teaching packet. Through the story of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, students will answer fundamental questions about volcanoes. By learning about volcanoes, students will understand that the Earth...

Go on an exciting journey with Beatrice, Emily and Polina and learn about the bee population, climate change and how to care for wildlife. A wonderful tool for independent reading practice or a perfect read-aloud activity. Useful links...

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have teamed up to create a water-cycle diagram for schools. Use the interactive version and download printable files of the diagram.

Illustrated, step-by-step directions on how to build a birdhouse for a bluebird or other similar species.

Find out how much of the water on Earth is actually usable by humans, and where the rest of it is located. Learn where our water comes from and why it never runs out. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.

A simple and effective demonstration of what happens during liquefaction in an earthquake. [1:13]