Resource Hub
Welcome
Welcome to the North Carolina Geological Survey's Resource Hub. This database is curated by geologists at the Survey and contains links to resources that may be of use to anyone with the goal of teaching Earth science - especially in a K-12, formal education context. We continually populate this list with things like posters, videos, activities, field trip guides, and reference material.
This database contains some resources developed here at the Geological Survey and other external resources that get our "seal of approval." Resources developed by the Survey will specify NCGS as the "source." Please be aware of when a link will direct you away from our website. An external resource will specify a different source, and its link will be followed by this symbol: 
How to Use this Database
The resources contained in this database are categorized by Name, Source, Type (video, activity, etc.), Materials, Topics, Essential Standards, and Engagement Time. The search box above the table responds as you type and will filter the resources to those that contain all of the keywords you specify. Start by typing the most relevant keyword, and then add more to further refine the results.
- "radioactive decay activity" ✓
- "activity 8.E.2.1" ✓
- "activity about radioactive decay" ✗ - the search bar will understand "about" as a keyword and probably return nothing.
This Database is Growing
The primary point of contact for this repository is Education and Outreach Geologist Amy Pitts. Please reach out if you would like to "nominate" a resource for the Hub, or if you have any ideas about how this page might better serve your needs.
Name | Source | Type | Materials | Topics / Keywords | Essential Standards | Engagement Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCGS | Activity | Handouts; 50 dice (or NCGS Radioactive Dice Kit) | radioactive decay; radiometric dating; absolute dating; exponential decay; half-life | 8.E.2.1; Chm.1.1.4; NC.8.F; NC.M3.F; NC.AF.1.03 | 60 - 120 minutes | |
The Teacher-Friendly Guide to the Earth Science of the Southeastern US | Paleontological Research Institution | Reference | reference | historical geology; mineral resources; fossils; topography; geomorphology; North Carolina specific | 3.E.2.2; 4.E.2.1; 4.E.2.2; 4.E.2.3; 4.L.1.4; 6.E.2.1; 6.E.2.2; 6.E.2.3; 6.E.2.4; 8.P.2.1; 8.P.2.2; 8.E.2.1; 8.E.2.2; Een.2.1.1; Een.2.1.2; Een.2.1.3; Een.2.1.4; | |
Cartography Treasure Hunt | NCGS | Activity | handouts | cartography; map making; spatial reasoning | K.V.1; 1.V.1; 2.V.1; 3.V.1; 4.V.1; 5.V.1; K.P.1; K.G.1; 1.G.1; 2.G.1 | 90 minutes |
Evaporite Basins at Home | NCGS | Activity | handouts; salt; water; string; pencil; jar | evaporite minerals; depositional environments; mediterranean; precipitation; solubility; salt | 6.P.2; 8.P.1; 8.E.1; 8.E.2 | 45 minutes + several weeks of observation |
Mineral Resources in Smartphones | NCGS | Activity | handouts | minerals; mining; research; industry | EEn.2.2; EEn.2.8; ISTE.3; W.11; W.12 | > 60 minutes |
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