Earth Science Links

CIESIN is a center within the Earth Institute at Columbia University. CIESIN works at the intersection of the social, natural, and information sciences, and specializes in on-line data and information management, spatial data integration and training, and interdisciplinary research related to human interactions in the environment.

MEC's mission is to identify, produce and disseminate fact-based K-12 minerals education lessons and activities and to inform and educate the general public about the importance of mining in their everyday lives.

Education Resources for Teachers - This web site contains selected USGS educational resources that may be useful to educators in primary school grades (Kindergarten to Grade 6), secondary school grades (Grade 7 to Grade 12) and Undergraduate Studies.