Division of Geology and Land Survey
Take Part in Earth Science Week 2011
Earth Science Week is Oct. 9-15
“Our Ever-Changing Earth,” the theme of Earth Science Week 2011, will engage young people and the public in learning about the natural processes that shape our planet over time. During Earth Science Week, Oct. 9-15, the Department of Natural Resources will partner with the American Geological Institute and others to also remind people that Earth science is all around us, to encourage Earth stewardship through understanding and to motivate geoscientists to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about the Earth.
Several National contests are slated for Earth Science Week that will allow students and the general public to learn about earth science and compete for prizes.
National Fossil Day is Wednesday, Oct. 12
We will mark the 2nd Annual National Fossil Day during Earth Science Week Wednesday, October 12 with special exhibits our museum and visitors to our museum will receive a small Crinoid stem fossil to add to their personal collections. Stop by and learn about the Crinoid, our official state fossil, about collecting Missouri fossils, and other interesting facts about the geology of Missouri. The Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology is located in the Buehler Building, 111 Fairgrounds Road.
National Fossil Day partners are sponsoring an art and photography contest to celebrate the second annual National Fossil Day, scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, during Earth Science Week.
International EarthCache Day is Sunday, Oct. 9
The public is invited to join the Geological Society of America (GSA), organizer of the global EarthCache program, and the American Geological Institute (AGI), Earth Science Week coordinators, in exploring this exciting and educational earth science experience. International EarthCache Day is a time when EarthCachers around the globe organize small gatherings where people can learn something about the Earth. An EarthCache is a place that people locate with a GPS device while participating in a “treasure hunt” called geocaching.
National Contests
National Fossil Day Art and Photo Contest -- Deadline is 5 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011.
“Fossils in My Backyard.” National Fossil Day partners are sponsoring an art and photography contest to celebrate the second annual National Fossil Day. National Fossil Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12, 2011, during Earth Science Week.
Earth Science Week Photography Contest -- Deadline is 5 p.m. EST, Friday, Oct. 14, 2011.
“A World of Change in My Community” We can see evidence of our planet's many changes in our back yards, around our neighborhoods, and in our travels. In a photograph, show how your area is influenced by long-term and short-term changes that result from interactions among Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. Use your camera to capture evidence of how people in the community are affected by or adapt to such changes
Visual Arts Contest -- Deadline is 5 p.m. EST, Friday, Oct. 14, 2011.
“Picturing Our Ever-Changing Earth” Our planet changes all the time. Some of the changes, like earthquakes and storms, happen very quickly. Other changes, such as rocks wearing away to make soil, happen very slowly. What Earth changes do you know about? What do you think causes those changes? Use artwork to show ways in which Earth's air, water, land, and living things change over time.
Essay Contest -- Deadline is 5 p.m. EST, Friday, Oct. 14, 2011.
"How Change Shapes Our Planet” Write a brief essay explaining how interactions among Earth systems - geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere - change our planet over time. How do people gather evidence of change and study its effects? How are humans' lives affected by these changes? What role do people play in the processes of change on our planet?
2010 Contest Winners and Finalists
Visit the National Fossil Day site for information about events, activities and other information.
Visit the Earth Science Week site for events, activities and other information.