K-12 SCIENCE EDUCATION RESOURCES
Reaching a K-12 audience
By reaching students at a young age, we can help nurture the next generation of Earth and space scientists. Through education-focused events, digital resources, and other opportunities, our education programs help teachers capitalize on the allure of Earth and space science and its fundamental relevance to daily life. Whether your goal is to improve STEM education or be a resource for other K-12 educators or students, here’s how you can get started.
- Nurture young scientists by joining the Bright STaRS program. AGU’s Bright STaRS program; allows middle and high school students to share their research results at the AGU meeting.
- Join the STEM Education Coalition. This group focuses on providing broad-based support to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs.
- Get involved in local PTA meetings or school board meetings. One of the best ways to make a difference is to start locally. School boards make many decisions about local education; make sure your voice is heard and consider running as a member.
- Work on state science standards, consider partnering with a local university’s education department or reaching out thoughtfully to local schools.
- Get in touch with organizations dedicated to promoting K-12 Earth and space science such as the National Earth Science Teachers Association, the Visiting Geoscientists guide, AGU’s Sharing Science Network or AAAS’ STEM Volunteers program.
Our programs and resources
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Bright STaRS – Learn about our K-12 travel grant opportunity that brings students to AGU’s Fall Meeting to present their scientific posters.
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AGU Printable Coloring Book
– Download our coloring book to help students explore Earth and space science through creating their own art.
Join AGU’s Education Section
The section provides a home and voice for educators and education researchers across Earth and space science.