Join us Oct. 12-18, 2025, in celebrating Earth Science Week! Gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth Sciences and engage in responsible stewardship of the Earth. Events scheduled nationwide will celebrate the theme "Energy Resources for our Future." This year's event invites you to explore the complex decisions we face in powering our homes, businesses, transportation and communities. These choices have significant environmental, social and economic impacts, making it essential to understand the resources that provide our energy and how different energy sources work.
Earth Science Week learning resources and activities engage young people and others in discovering how earth science informs our energy choices and promotes sustainable energy solutions now and in the future. Explore the Earth Science Week 2025 Toolkit and website for instructional resources, classroom activities, webinars and ways to get involved. Check out the focus days and learn more at American Geosciences Institute's Earth Science Week website.
Focus Days
Oct. 12 - International Earthcache Day
Oct. 13 - Minerals Day – Learn about minerals in Missouri
Oct. 14 - Earth Observation Day and No Child Left Inside Day
Oct. 15 - National Fossil Day – Learn about fossils in Missouri
Oct. 16 - Geoscience for Everyone Day
Oct. 17 - Geologic Map Day – Learn about Missouri geologic maps
Oct. 18 - International Archaeology Day
Resources
- Missouri Rocks! - Mo' Curious podcast episode by MissouriLife where MoDNR's Amber Steele and Larry "Boot" Pierce explain Missouri and tell why they chose careers in geology.
- Geology Careers - short video about the various aspects of geology.
- Show-Me Earthquake Safety videos - created by Missouri students.
- Industrial and Metallic Minerals Mine Reclamation in Missouri - short video provides insight about successful reclamation in Missouri.
- Minerals Education in Missouri - The Missouri Geological Survey has a long history partnering with the Missouri Minerals Education Foundation to provide educational experiences for teachers during the foundation's workshop.
- Earthquake Exhibit at the New Madrid Historical Museum - video tour of the earthquake exhibit at the New Madrid Historical Museum.
- The Great New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-12 A Survivor's Story – Eliza Bryan - "Eliza" told her story of surviving this terrible ordeal and life at that time in southeast Missouri. The Dixie Theater in New Madrid, Missouri was the location on Dec. 9 and 10, 2011, when Eliza related her experiences to Dr. Seismo, played by David Stewart, Ph.D., through the help of Marian McDonald, who was reared in southeast Missouri more than 150 years after the great earthquakes. Eliza is one of the most important eyewitnesses to the events. Recorded and produced by the department's Missouri Geological Survey.
- Protecting our Drinking Water - safe drinking water is important to everyone.
- The Magic of Minerals - magazine article about a career in minerals .
- Dyeing to Follow the Water - magazine article about a career in water tracing.
- Locate other publications - about Missouri geology, water resources and more using the document search.
Questions?
Do you have a question about Missouri geology, or do you have a rock you would like to have identified? If so, send a photo of the rock and information about where you found the rock and one of our geologists will reply. Contact us at askageologist@dnr.mo.gov.