Celebrate Earth Science Week! October 10-16, 2021

This year’s theme is Water Today and for the Future.

Teachers: Order your Earth Science Week Toolkit:

Call 501-296-1877 or email ags@arkansas.gov

Celebrate each daily focus:

• Sunday, October 10
  International Earthcache Day. Check out one of our physical or virtual Earthcaches here
• Monday, October 11
  Minerals Day. Discover truly amazing minerals that are found in Arkansas! Click here
• Tuesday, October 12
  Earth Observation Day. Engage students and teachers in remote sensing as an exciting and powerful educational tool.
  No Child Left Inside Day. NCLI Day encourages students to go outside and research Earth science in the field like a professional geoscientist.
• Wednesday, October 13
  National Fossil Day. Learn about ancient arthropods that scurried around on the seafloor! Click here
• Thursday, October 14
  Geoscience for Everyone Day. Do your part to help young people from underrepresented communities explore exciting careers in the geosciences.
• Friday, October 15
  Geologic Map Day. This day promotes awareness of the study, uses, importance of geologic mapping for education, science, business, and a variety of public policy concerns. Learn more about geologic maps in Arkansas. Click here
• Saturday, October 16
  International Archaeology Day. Hosted by the Archaeological Institute of America, this special event is a celebration of archaeology and the thrill of discovery.

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